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Numerous residents of Turkey took to social media early today to share videos of a massive sandstorm striking the city of Ankara.

Very few details have been reported on this sandstorm. We will keep you updated on this developing story.

UPDATE: MORE DETAILS FROM THE NATIONAL

A freak sandstorm hit Ankara on Saturday, the Turkish capital’s mayor said, as officials said six people were injured after strong winds.

A spectacular video shared by the mayor’s office showed a large beige dust cloud enveloping buildings.

Another video posted on social media by the Turkish General Directorate of Meteorology showed massive dust clouds hanging above homes in the capital, and lightning.

The directorate tweeted that the sandstorm and rains would continue until 1600 GMT in the capital, which since late last month has been going through a dry period and heatwave.

It later issued a warning of strong winds and sandstorms for the neighbouring of province, Kirikkale, in central Turkey.

“Six citizens were lightly wounded by objects in the air after strong winds in Polatli and surrounding districts according to initial information,” Ankara governor Vasip Sahin said on Twitter.

Polatli is a district in Ankara. [The National]

More from Hurriyet News Daily:

A rare sandstorm engulfed Polatlı and Haymana districts in the capital Ankara on Sept. 12 which left six people wounded.

Residents panicked as the sandstorm hit two districts at 15:00 p.m. local time, according to daily Hürriyet.

Ankara Governor Vasip Şahin said six people were slightly wounded. as the state meteorology authority issued heavy rain and storm alert earlier in the day. [Hurriyet]

Watch the videos and say a prayer for the people of Ankara.

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