Severe sandstorm hits Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Severe sandstorm hits Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

A severe sandstorm hit the coastal city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Saturday, March 26 and continued into March 27. Strong southerly winds blew at the speed of 50 to 60 km/h (31 to 37 mph) seriously reducing visibility, slowing down traffic and forcing flight…