‘Life in the desert’: Netizens react as massive sandstorm in West Africa turns sky ‘red’

“A sandstorm can be seen sweeping over Niger’s capital of Niamey. The impressive sight shows a large wall of sand engulfing buildings as it rolls over the city,” tweeted a user while sharing a video of the storm.

Tempête de sable à Niamey… pic.twitter.com/ct5Pm3OjVY

— Doulaye Bonkano (@doulayeb) May 4, 2020

Incredible photos from Niamey in #Niger today, where my brother and his family live. Sandstorms turning the sky orange/red pic.twitter.com/Rpqu0XGVP2

— David Blane (@dnblane) May 4, 2020

yesteraday’s sandstorm in Niamey, Niger pic.twitter.com/vKZSWnPFQH

— francesco strazzari (@franxstrax) May 5, 2020

#Niamey. #Niger. 2 pm. Life in the desert. pic.twitter.com/XyEhcLYdwd

— Juan Haro (@HaroJuan) May 4, 2020

Sous la #tempête à #Niamey. Hallucinant ! En 5 minutes la ville s’est plongée dans le noir. Subhan’Allah. pic.twitter.com/zHHO1a7c6Y

— Claire Lengagne (@ClaireLengagne) May 4, 2020

Niamey International Airport Monday April 4 / 2020 ….
14:00 local time.
Breathtaking ! pic.twitter.com/qZAZDttQJV

— Wafy Abdallah (@abwaf55) May 4, 2020

#Niamey, #Niger. Sounds like the end of the world! pic.twitter.com/5WhXo17RcV

— Idriss Zackaria (@IdrissZackaria) May 4, 2020

According to a local report, the storm lasted for several minutes and was followed by torrential rains.