Nasiriyah, Iraq – On April 14, X user Ali posted a video of a scary sandstorm in the city.

The video shows thick clouds of sand reducing visibility to near zero.

The strong wind, mixed with desert sand, turned the sky a deep orange color.

Ali said, “I’ve never seen a sandstorm like this before.”

The scene captured in the video highlights the severe weather conditions in the area.

Residents faced poor visibility and difficult conditions as the storm passed through.

Sandstorms are common in the region, but this one appeared to be especially intense.

People online reacted with shock at the dramatic scenes in the video.

The storm is a reminder of how powerful and sudden nature can be in desert climates.

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