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Dramatic sandstorm engulfs Chinese city as powerful winds hit province

Summary by The Independent
A huge sandstorm hit Harbin, China, with footage showing dust engulfing the city on Sunday (31 May). Heilongjiang Province in the country’s northeast was hit by extremely strong winds, with gusts reaching level 13 on the Beaufort scale and visibility in some areas dropping to less than 100 meters, China Central Television (CCTV) News reported. Footage shows the cloud covering a football field and turning the skies a dark grey colour. On Sunday, …

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The Independent broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
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