Photos: When sand and dust enveloped Saudi Arabia

Sandstorm hit many areas of Saudi Arabia, hampering visibility

Published: March 14, 2021 07:53 Gulf News Report

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An intense sandstorm engulfed several parts of Saudi Arabia, hampering visibility and forcing authorities to issue a weather warning, Al Arabiya reported. Image Credit: Twitter@pplofKSA

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Sandstorm hits Al Marsad, Saudi Arabia. Image Credit: Gulf News

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A 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). Image Credit: Twitter@pplofKSA

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Streetlights and electricity poles knocked over by strong winds and heavy dust on the streets of Hail. Image Credit: Twitter@sadafnawaid

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The Saudi Civil Defence urged the public to take precautions as sandstorms swept most of the Kingdom. Image Credit: Twitter@pplofKSA

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A bright red cloud of dust enveloping Arar in the Northern Borders Province and obstructing visibility completely. Image Credit: Twitter@SinghMediaKw

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In a statement, the civil defence urged people to stay at home, especially those with respiratory illnesses. Image Credit: Twitter@MJGolfGuides

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It also warned drivers to be cautious when driving near lamp posts, electricity poles, and billboards on the street. Image Credit: Twitter@pplofKSA

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