SE Turkey blanketed by severe sandstorms

Cities in southeast Turkey were hit by sandstorms this weekend, turning the sky yellow and dropping visibility dramatically. /CFP Photo

Daytime in Diyarbakir, Turkey looks like a doomsday scene. /CFP Photo

Strong winds triggered power blackouts in some regions. /CFP

Severe sandstorms also forced businesses to close, and many people in southeast Turkey's Mardin Province got a day off. /CFP Photo