Large sandstorm hits capital Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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A huge sandstorm hit capital Riyadh, Saudi Arabia at 12:15 local time on February 19, 2019, dropping down visibility and causing substantial traffic delays.

The storm was accompanied by wind speeds reaching 40 km/h (25 mph). It affected temperatures across the city, with a maximum at 19 °C (66.2 °F) and minimum at 6 °C (42.8 °F).

The Ministry of Health and Civil Defence urged people with respiratory conditions to avoid going outside.

The police warned motorists to drive slowly, use headlights and exercise extra caution.

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Featured image: Sandstorm hits Riyadh on February 19, 2019. Credit: WeatherSA

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