URUMQI, China, March 12 (UPI) -- A strong cold front moved through Xinjiang Saturday, carrying sandstorms and gale force winds through parts of the westernmost region of China.
A rust-colored sandstorm hit the southwestern part of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, reducing visibility to less than 55 yards in some areas, Xinhua news service reported.
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The environment monitoring station of the Kirgiz Autonomous Prefecture of Kizilsus said it was the worst sandstorm to sweep Artux since 1993.
A yellow sandstorm swept over Kashi city early Sunday morning, turning the sky to saffron yellow, Xinhua said.
