Thick Dust Storm in Beijing Turns Skies Orange

Authorities issued an air pollution warning as a dust storm swept through China’s capital, Beijing, on March 15, turning skies orange and causing visibility to plummet.

This video posted by Sangeet Sangroula shows the city’s streets clouded by airborne dust and sand.

The storm, which included sand blown from Mongolia, caused limited visibility and traffic disruptions, according to local news reports. Credit: Sangeet Sangroula via Storyful