A sandstorm swept through Beijing, limiting visibility to less than 1,000 meters and disrupting traffic, March 15, 2021. /VCG

The sandstorm originated from neighboring Mongolia, gradually moving south with air currents into Beijing. /VCG

According to China's National Meteorological Center, 12 provinces and cities will see sandstorms on Monday and during the night. /VCG

It is reportedly the most intense and extensive sandstorm to hit China in the last 10 years. /VCG