Video: Severe sandstorm blocks out daylight in Qassim, plunging the city into complete darkness

Written By سنان خلف on 2026/05/08

This article was written originally in Arabic and is translated using a 3rd party automated service. ArabiaWeather is not responsible for any grammatical errors whatsoever.

Arab Weather - The city of Al-Rass in the Al-Qassim region was hit by a severe sandstorm that blocked out daylight and plunged the city into complete darkness.

 

This storm was caused by downdrafts from cumulonimbus clouds that formed in the region's sky, as part of a weather system accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds. Watch the video to witness the moment the storm turned day into night.

 

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This article was written originally in Arabic and is translated using a 3rd party automated service. ArabiaWeather is not responsible for any grammatical errors whatsoever.


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