A dust storm enveloped huge swathes of northern China reducing visibility and disrupting flights on May 5.
This video from Shijiazhuang, capital of the northern Hebei Province, shows the scene.
China’s Meteorological Administration reported the dust and sand would sweep through other parts of northern China including Beijing, Gansu, Ningxia and Xinjiang. Domestic and international flights were also grounded due to concerns around low visibility, according to the AFP.
