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Strong sandstorm hits northern China
2006-04-10 04:59:17 SINA English


A farmer makes his way through a heavy sand storm in Minqin County, northwest China's Gansu Province, April 10, 2006. (Photo: newsphoto)



A Chinese farmer walks amid a heavy sand storm in Minqin County, northwest of China's Gansu Province, April 10, 2006. (Photo: newsphoto)

A heavy sandstorm hit parts of northern China Monday, April 10, 2006.

A cold front is forecast to hit China in the next three days bringing a chill to the north and strong rains to the south, according to the China Meteorological Administration (CMA) on Sunday.

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