Arid terrain = sandstorms
In spite of living in a place where the temperatures are high because of the warm environments, it even seems that people are happier. But as with everything, it has its pros and cons. In arid places such as Africa, China and Central Asia, you have problems like sandstorms.
Sandstorms occur when strong turbulent winds lift sand and dirt particles from arid terrain and blow them up into the air. Its duration can be from a few hours to whole days. Therefore, if you have an image like the one in the photograph, you should seek refuge.