General
Beijing choked by worst dust storm in decade
The Chinese capital Beijing has been shrouded in thick brown dust due to heavy winds blowing in from the Gobi Desert and parts of north-western China and creating what the weather bureau has called the biggest sandstorm in a decade.
Key points:
- Beijing is hit by dust storms annually due to deforestation and its proximity to the Gobi Desert
- A fifth of flights in and out of the Chinese capital’s airports were cancelled on Monday due to severe smog
- Pollution has shrouded Beijing and surrounding areas in recent weeks
Skyscrapers in the centre of Beijing appeared to drop from sight amid the dust and sand.
Traffic was snarled and more than 400 flights out of the capital’s two main airports were cancelled before midday (local time).
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