Multi-vehicle crash amid blowing dust leaves 4 dead near Phoenix, Arizona
A multi-vehicle crash outside Phoenix, Arizona, claimed four lives on Saturday, March 1, 2025, amid blowing dust and low visibility.
Severe dust storms hit Iraq and Iran
Severe dust storms swept across Iraq and Iran on Saturday, December 14, 2024, injuring at least 65 people and prompting officials to close schools and cancel flights. In Iran, the storm was described as one of the worst in recent years.
Powerful dust storm in California causes 20-car pileup in Madera County
A powerful dust storm swept through California’s Madera County on Monday afternoon, November 11, 2024, leading to a 20-car pileup due to reduced visibility on the State Route 152.
Dust storm triggers massive 60-car pileup on US 95 near Genesee, Idaho
A severe dust storm caused a 60-car pileup on US Highway 95 near Genesee, Idaho, on October 4, 2024, injuring several people. Authorities reported no fatalities, but the highway was closed for hours as crews cleared the wreckage and investigated the crash.
Massive sandstorm hits Dunhuang, China
A massive sandstorm struck Dunhuang City in northwestern China’s Gansu province on July 19, 2024, causing significant traffic disruption.
Saharan dust cloud engulfs central Europe, impacts air quality in Italy, Slovenia and Croatia
A large Saharan dust cloud engulfed parts of central Europe, most notably Italy, Slovenia, and Croatia, on Friday, June 21, 2024, significantly affecting air quality in the region. The intensity and relatively high number of Saharan dust intrusions in recent months have raised questions about the possibility that these events are related to changes in atmospheric circulation patterns.
Massive dust storm triggers multi-vehicle crash on I-25 in New Mexico
A massive dust storm swept across New Mexico, U.S. on June 19, 2024, severely limiting visibility and causing a multicar pileup near Algodones, New Mexico.
Dust and sandstorms in Saudi Arabia dip to 20-year low
Saudi Arabia just experienced its calmest May in two decades when it comes to sandstorms, with a decrease of 80%, according to Jumaan Al-Qahtani, a top official at the National Center for Meteorology.
Massive dust storm engulfs Mumbai, killing at least 14 and injuring 74
A catastrophic dust storm swept through Mumbai, India, on Monday, May 13, 2024, beginning at 15:00 local time and persisting for more than two hours. The storm claimed the lives of at least eight individuals and injured over 60 others, wreaking havoc across the city.
Severe dust storm strikes Delhi-NCR, killing three and injuring over 20, India
A sudden and severe dust storm swept through Delhi-NCR on the evening (LT) of Friday, May 10, 2024, causing extensive damage. The storm, with wind speeds of up to 90 km/h (56 mph), resulted in three fatalities and 23 injuries, alongside causing widespread disruptions across the capital.
