Massive dust storm hits quake-hit Christchurch

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 2, 2011, 10:19

Strong winds whipped up huge dust clouds in earthquake-hit Christchurch Wednesday.

Dust storm, light rain in parts of Delhi

Last Updated: Sunday, June 13, 2010, 16:39

Some parts of the capital experienced a dust storm followed by light showers Sunday afternoon, the weatherman said.

Dust storm claims nine lives in UP; Mercury shoots up in north

Last Updated: Thursday, May 20, 2010, 22:00

Nine people perished on Thursday as a dust storm lashed Allahabad district of UP as north India reeled under heatwave with mercury crossing the 45-degree mark at certain places.

10 killed in house collapse as dust storm lashes Gazipur

Last Updated: Sunday, May 16, 2010, 00:04

Ten people were killed and 12 injured in separate incidents of house collapse triggered by a high velocity wind and dust storm which lashed the district late Saturday night, police said.

Sydney hit by dust again

Last Updated: Saturday, September 26, 2009, 16:05

Sydney was again bathed in an eerie glow on Saturday as dust from Australia`s red desert centre settled over the city for the second time this week.

Dust storm chokes Sydney, creates flight chaos

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2009, 13:16

A pall of red dust blown in from the Outback clogged the skies over Sydney on Wednesday, diverting international flights, disrupting public transport and prompting a spike in emergency calls from people facing breathing problems.