Sandstorm 100 meters high in Inner Mongolia

Sandstorms hit a district of Zhanliang Luan, in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China, creating a sand wall about 100 meters high.

Sand wall 100 meters high in Inner Mongolia

According to Shanghaiist, sandstorms swept through To Ni Huu Huu district on the afternoon of July 28. More than 20,000 attend the traditional Naadam festival saw the 100-meter-high sand wall like plunging to the ground.

The giant sand wall appeared making the sky dark.(Photo: QQ)

Abnormal weather causes the sky to turn dark. In about 10 minutes, the giant sand wall was like sinking everything in a cloud of orange-colored dust.

Police and security personnel quickly evacuated the crowd at the festival. There have been no reported deaths or injuries. Sandstorm lasts about 30 minutes and ends when it suddenly rains . When it is clear, people resume the festival activities.

Typhoon melts when it rains.(Photo: QQ)

On May 16, a large sandstorm also swept across A Liet Thien in Inner Mongolia.