# @cgtneurope on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DXXRQ06lRhi
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/64320566-cgtneurope-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/2d6582b5cf.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-04-20T18:30:35.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** CGTN Europe (@cgtneurope) — https://gondola.cc/cgtneurope

## Caption

Sandstorms hit parts of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on April 17.⁣
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Strong winds carrying thick clouds of sand and dust swept in from the northwest toward downtown Shihezi City, forming a massive wall of sand that engulfed the area.⁣
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Fortunately, heavy rain began to fall shortly thereafter, improving air quality.⁣
Disaster relief and self-rescue emergency plans have been activated in the city to ensure the smooth operation of daily life and economic activities.⁣
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#Sandstorm #Xinjiang #DustStorm #ChinaWeather #ExtremeWeather⁣

## Stats

- **Views:** 75,906
- **Likes:** 3,169
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- **Comments:** 102

## Tags

extremeweather, chinaweather, xinjiang, duststorm, sandstorm

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