The huge dust storm - also known as a haboob - limited visibility and left many residents in the dark.

Parts of west Texas were hit with wind speeds reaching up to 130km/h (80mph) on Sunday.

A 17-year-old umpire came to the rescue of a young player during a Florida little league game.

Sandstorms are an annual ordeal in north-east Asia but that does not make it easier for millions.

Stobart Energy said recent storms had overwhelmed dust control measures at its Port Clarence site.