A significant sandstorm struck eastern Libya, causing major disruptions across the region. The storm affected air traffic, particularly in Benghazi and Tobruk, and led to the closure of government offices and schools. The sandstorm, described as creating Martian-like landscapes and casting an ominous orange and red glow, has significantly impacted daily life and safety due to reduced visibility.
A sandstorm struck eastern Libya, causing disruptions to air traffic in Benghazi and Tobruk. The storm also led to the closure of government offices and schools in the affected region. https://t.co/ZRA6MtpR7y
That's no filter! A dust storm engulfed parts of eastern Libya today, casting a red glow and prompting warnings due to low visibility. https://t.co/9aYWmmrLqD
A sandstorm in Libya created an ominous orange glow. https://t.co/cclDSwFFor
Martian landscapes were seen in Libya after a strong sandstorm hit the east of the country, disrupting air traffic and forcing local schools and government offices to close https://t.co/G5kWJAXTh4
Red dust storm hits Eastern Libya months after being struck by devastating floods . . . #Libya | #EasternLibya | #Tornado | #LibyaNews | #ViralVideo | #RepublicTV | #RepublicWorld | #RepublicDigital https://t.co/Bukm8CfvUD
A sandstorm hit eastern Libya on Monday, disrupting air travel from Benghazi and Tobruk. Government offices and schools in the region were also closed https://t.co/9epuZNVDQA
NEW: Sandstorm hits east Libya, disrupts air traffic: media https://t.co/PPNWs9aIcL
Over the last ten days, skies above the eastern Atlantic Ocean have been quite dusty due to winds blowing off of Africa. Images captured by GOES-16. https://t.co/SVURPn4nPs