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Dust in the wind: intense storms struck China, US in 2025, says UN
UN reports severe sand and dust storms struck China and the US in 2025.
The storms, described as among the worst in decades, disrupted air travel and agriculture across both regions. In China's Gobi Desert, visibility dropped below 500 metres during peak events.
The southern US, including Texas and Louisiana, experienced prolonged power outages due to dust accumulation. Researchers link these events to shifting global wind patterns and soil degradation.
Why it mattersExtreme weather events like these highlight the accelerating impacts of climate change. Infrastructure and public health systems must adapt to increasing dust storm frequency.
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