A fierce sandstorm from the desert covered many areas in Saudi Arabia's Riyadh capital yesterday, obscuring buildings and causing traffic congestion.

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The whole city of Riyadh was dyed yellow by the sandstorm causing the lives of about 4 million people disturbed. Typhoons are caused by high pressure in the northern and central regions of the country.

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All flights at King Khalid International Airport must be canceled due to zero visibility.

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A villager used a veil when he went to the street.

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Traffic moves slowly on King Fahad Road in central Riyadh.

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Two people photographed The Kingdom tower in sandstorm.

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Located in the middle of the Saudi desert, Riyadh city was often hit by sandstorms, but yesterday's battle was described as a disaster. A spokesman for the Saudi government said: "It's the biggest sandstorm we've ever seen."

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Traffic on a congested highway because the driver can't see anything.