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The Independent
4 days ago
- Climate
- The Independent
Hazardous dust storm turns sky eerie orange as residents urged to ‘stay inside'
Parts of Australia have been hit by a hazardous dust storm which has turned the sky completely orange, with the public warned to stay inside. Footage shared by the District Council of Orroroo Carrieton shows a fierce storm raging across a town in South Australia, with trees and signs shaking wildly. 'Stay safe everyone, stay off the roads and inside if you possibly can', the council said online. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning for most of the state. The storm has also spread to New South Wales, with the state's health agency issuing alerts for very poor air quality.
ABC News
6 days ago
- Climate
- ABC News
Dust storms strike as wind meets dry ground
High winds in South Australia and western Victoria sparked dust storms yesterday, covering the afternoon sky in an eerie orange haze. In some parts of South Australia visibility for motorists was a challenge, while some residents have uploaded footage of the insides of their homes, covered in a think layer of dust. Guest: Ralph Goehring, Deputy Mayor of the District Council of Orroroo Carrieton. Producer: Rob Kelly
