Viral Videos Show Sandstorms Engulfing Riyadh, Other Cities in Saudi Arabia

Viral videos emerging from social media show parts of Saudi Arabia experiencing an intense sandstorm which engulfed cities and towns in the Kingdom and forcing authorities to issue a weather warning.



The dust storm swept the northern region of the country, including Al Jawf, the capital Riyadh, Qassim, Hail, as well as eastern parts of Mecca and Medina, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).

The storms began Friday evening, with strong winds pushing clouds of thick dust and sand into the air, reducing visibility to a few feet.

Videos showed downed power lines and streets barely visible to adventurous drivers who took to the roads to capture the natural phenomenon.


The Saudi Civil Defense urged the public to take precautions as sandstorms swept most of the Kingdom. In a statement, authorities urged people to stay at home, especially those with respiratory illnesses. It also warned drivers to be cautious when driving near lamp posts, electricity poles, and billboards on the street.





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