The sky in northern Chinese city turned orange as a ferocious sandstorm engulfed it.

The video was filmed in Sonid Right Banner in Inner Mongolia on March 27.

A fierce sandstorm swept through the central and eastern regions of Inner Mongolia, blanketing several areas in a thick haze of yellow dust. Parts of Xilin Gol League experienced severe sandstorms.

By 11:00 a.m. on March 27, Sonid Right Banner was battered by strong winds and intense sandstorms. At 11:40 a.m., wind speeds peaked at 63.4mph, with visibility plummeting to a mere 88 metres.

The Meteorological Bureau of Sonid Right Banner issued a red sandstorm warning at 11:51 a.m., launching comprehensive alert measures via phone calls, WeChat notifications, and other channels. The local government promptly enforced emergency measures including suspending work, classes, production, and transportation.

The sandstorm is expected to persist over the next two days in Inner Mongolia, urging the public to take precautionary measures against the onslaught of wind and sand.

The video was provided by local media with permission.

3月27日，内蒙古中东部地区遭遇沙尘天气侵袭，多地黄沙漫天，锡林郭勒盟部分地区出现强沙尘暴。
3月27日上午11时后，锡林郭勒盟苏尼特右旗出现大风、强沙尘暴天气，截止11：40，极大风速达28.4m/s（10级），最小能见度88米，苏尼特右旗气象局11：51分已经发布沙尘暴红色预警，并通过电话叫应、微信叫应等多渠道全面开展叫应工作，苏尼特右旗旗政府采取停工、停课、停产、停运等应急措施。
预计明后两天，内蒙古沙尘天气仍将持续，公众需做好防风防沙措施。