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Huge dust storm plunges Saudi capital into total darkness



Riyadh was hit by a massive dust storm this afternoon, shutting down all air traffic and forcing residents inside. With visibility under 200 meters, most traffic came to a standstill.

The video you see above was actually taken right before the capital of Saudi Arabia was plunged into darkness for most of the afternoon.

Scary stuff.

Filed under: Saudi Arabia, Video, News, Middle East

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