Sandstorm sweeps northern China as holidaymakers struggle against dust and gusts

Published date: Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:16:05 +0700

This is the dramatic moment a sandstorm swept through northern China as holidaymakers battled dust and powerful gusts.

Footage shows drivers manoeuvring along roads with near-zero visibility as swirling dust engulfs the area in Datong, Shanxi.

	Inner Mongolia, China
	21/02/2026
	ViralPress
	VRP176153
	Duration: 01:38
	Rating: News safe
	sandstorm china datong shanxi inner mongolia ordos plain beijing central meteorological observatory weather alert strong winds cold waves blizzards flight delays tourist attractions closed lugou bridge hengshan scenic area spring arid deserts dust visibility

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