Sandstorm in Dubai paralyzed the city

The United Arab Emirates is raging sandstorm, which caught by surprise residents and tourists Dubaya.

Strong wind lifted into the air from the desert sand surrounding the city, which led to reduced visibility. Residents and visitors wear protective masks to prevent the ingress of sand in legkie.

Many flights to Dubai International Airport canceled, with hundreds of passengers are held hostage to the raging stihii.

In Abu Dhabi Police has reported one serious accident and was reminded about safety precautions. Among the victims in the accident - 24-year-old man who was taken to hospital vertoletom.

Despite the fact that sandstorms occur periodically in the region, the people of Dubai scale disaster struck. "The last time such a storm was much weaker. I feel very bad, and road accidents have already occurred, "- commented one of the residents goroda.



National Centre for Meteorology and Seismology UAE reported that the visibility is less than 500 meters.