Spectacular photos and videos of a massive sandstorm in the Nigerien capital, Niamey, have been shared on social networks.
One of many videos posted online shows a reddish wall of dust rising hundreds of metres above the buildings in the area.
A sandstorm can be seen sweeping over Niger's capital of Niamey. The impressive sight shows a large wall of sand engulfing buildings as it rolls over the city. https://t.co/MxaweQn3G1 pic.twitter.com/v0MlCcoeeo
— Atlantide (@Atlantide4world) May 5, 2020
The sandstorm occurred at around 2:00 p.m. on Monday, causing air traffic to temporarily stop before torrential rains arrived.
yesteraday’s sandstorm in Niamey, Niger pic.twitter.com/vKZSWnPFQH
— francesco strazzari (@franxstrax) May 5, 2020
