Sky Turns Red as Dust Storm Hits Eastern Libya

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23 April 2024 at 0:32 pm

A dust storm swept through the coastal city of Derna, Libya, on April 23, turning skies red, footage filmed by a resident shows.

The country’s National Center of Meteorology issued a marine warning for coastal areas.

Footage filmed by Omar Jamal shows the striking red storm. Credit: Omar Jamal via Storyful

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