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| Beijing skies turn ORANGE as massive sandstorm wreaks havoc on air quality in Chinese capital (PHOTOS) | Beijing skies turn ORANGE as massive sandstorm wreaks havoc on air quality in Chinese capital (PHOTOS) |
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| A sandstorm has created surreal scenes in Beijing, with thick dust turning the sky orange over the Chinese capital. The storm has caused an unprecedented spike in air pollution measurements. | A sandstorm has created surreal scenes in Beijing, with thick dust turning the sky orange over the Chinese capital. The storm has caused an unprecedented spike in air pollution measurements. |
| The apocalyptic-looking air conditions were caused by heavy winds that blew sand in from Inner Mongolia and other parts of northwest China. Beijing’s air quality index showed a reading of 999, a level described as “hazardous,” the worst possible tier. The index lists a reading of 50 or below as “good.” | The apocalyptic-looking air conditions were caused by heavy winds that blew sand in from Inner Mongolia and other parts of northwest China. Beijing’s air quality index showed a reading of 999, a level described as “hazardous,” the worst possible tier. The index lists a reading of 50 or below as “good.” |
| Some reported that measurement systems were struggling to accurately read the level of pollution, listing it as “beyond index.” | Some reported that measurement systems were struggling to accurately read the level of pollution, listing it as “beyond index.” |
| The China Meteorological Administration announced a yellow alert on Monday morning. Residents who braved the streets were spotted wearing goggles and masks to shield themselves from the dust-filled air. The storm was similarly disastrous for air travel, with more than 400 flights canceled at Beijing’s two international airports. | The China Meteorological Administration announced a yellow alert on Monday morning. Residents who braved the streets were spotted wearing goggles and masks to shield themselves from the dust-filled air. The storm was similarly disastrous for air travel, with more than 400 flights canceled at Beijing’s two international airports. |
| The sandstorm created surreal scenes, with numerous photographs showing an eerie orange haze hovering over the metropolis. | The sandstorm created surreal scenes, with numerous photographs showing an eerie orange haze hovering over the metropolis. |
| Sandstorms are not uncommon in Beijing, but some residents told media that they had not witnessed one on such a large scale in many years. | Sandstorms are not uncommon in Beijing, but some residents told media that they had not witnessed one on such a large scale in many years. |
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