The Chinese capital of Beijing was covered in thick smog on Monday as it experienced the worst sandstorm in a decade.
The storm caused an unprecedented spike in air pollution measurements – with pollution levels in some districts at 160 times the recommended limit.
Hundreds of flights have been cancelled or grounded as the sky turned into an apocalyptic-looking haze of dust.
The sand is being brought in due to strong winds from Mongolia.
Mongolia is experiencing severe sandstorms, which have already resulted in six deaths while dozens remain missing.
It looks like the end of the world.”
“In this kind of weather I really, really don’t want to be outside.” Said some of the residents of Beijing.
