Massive sandstorm in China's Xinjiang turns sky orange, reduces visibility

A severe sandstorm engulfed parts of China's Xinjiang, turning the sky orange and reducing visibility to less than 100 metres..

According to a report by the Beijing-based CGTN news channel, the sandstorm damaged vehicles in Turpan, Xinjiang, while many travellers were also stranded on the road due to the reduced visibility caused by the thick, blowing sand..

Besides Xinjiang, cities in Shaanxi province, including its capital Xi'an, were covered with dust, while highways in Gansu province's Jiuquan city were closed as a result of the sandstorm, leaving travellers stranded on the roads...