A powerful sandstorm turned the sky a murky yellow, significantly reducing visibility in northwestern China.

The video was filmed in Dunhuang City in Gansu Province on July 19.

Strong winds carried sand through the air, reducing visibility to less than 100 metres. The harsh weather conditions made travel extremely challenging, causing significant traffic congestion and slowdowns on several roads.

The sandstorm severely impacted air quality, filling the air with a dense dust aroma. Residents were advised to close their windows and limit outdoor activities.

Tourist sites in Dunhuang were also affected. The popular Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring Scenic Area was temporarily closed due to the severe sand and extremely low visibility, ensuring visitor safety.

Additionally, highway police implemented temporary traffic controls on some routes to maintain safe passage for vehicles.

7月19日，甘肃敦煌出现沙尘暴天气。天空瞬间变得昏黄一片，大风卷着细沙掠过，能见度迅速降低至不足百米。在如此恶劣的天气条件下，行人和车辆出行变得极为困难，不少路段出现了交通拥堵和缓行现象。同时，沙尘暴还对当地空气质量造成了严重影响，空气中弥漫着浓重的沙尘味道，居民们纷纷关紧门窗，减少外出。
此外，敦煌市的一些旅游景区也受到了沙尘暴的影响。鸣沙山月牙泉景区因扬沙天气严重、能见度极低而不得不暂时闭园，以确保游客的安全。同时，高速交警也对部分路段实施了临时交通管制，以保障过往车辆的安全通行。