A massive dust storm swept through Libya on Tuesday, causing poor visibility and leading to the temporary closure of flights at Benghazi and Tripoli international airports. Libya, situated in the Sahara Desert, is susceptible to dust storms, a common seasonal occurrence that peaks in April. These storms are generated when powerful winds from thunderstorms pick up dry soil, carrying sand and dust over long distances.
Benghazi, the country’s second-largest city located on the eastern coast, bore the brunt of the storm, with the area enveloped in a thick orange haze. The scene resembled something out of the movie “Dune.” Witness the surreal moments captured during the storm below.