In pictures Dust storm turns Libya true orange
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A massive dust storm hit Libya on Tuesday, reducing visibility and forcing the temporary suspension of flights at two international airports in Benghazi and Tripoli.
There is a risk of dust storms in this country located in the Sahara Desert. A seasonal phenomenon, dust storms usually occur in the spring, peaking in April. They are formed when high winds from thunderstorms kick up loose dry soil, carrying dust and sand long distances in the air.
The eastern coastal city of Benghazi, Libya’s second largest city and the area most severely affected by the storm, was seen covered in a thick orange haze. See surreal scenes, reminiscent of duneBelow
