Sandstorms cause serious damage to properties in Namibia's coast


WINDHOEK, June 27 (Xinhua) -- Namibia's coast is facing high temperatures and sandstorms from strong winds of about 40km/hour after the east wind broke through the Atlantic on Sunday, causing serious damage to public and private properties where homes and shopping malls are flooded with sand.

Police cautioned road users to drive safely as the mini dunes are blocking parts of the road between Swakopmund and Walvis Bay while traffic signs were blown over.

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