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Sandstorm sweeps Riyadh, visibility reduces to near zero

Sandstorm sweeps Riyadh, visibility reduces to near zero

A powerful sandstorm hit the Saudi capital, Riyadh. Covering buildings and obstructing visibility, forcing many residents to stay indoors. The storm swept through the capital with thick clouds of dust, reducing visibility and disrupting daily life in one of the kingdom’s busiest cities, almost hiding its skylines.