thousands left without power as sandstorm hits US state of Arizona

A sandstorm hit Maricopa County, Arizona, in the United States. The sandstorm left 11,000 homes without power, and reduced the visibility, causing traffic delays. The sandstorm had a width of 80 kilometers and a height of 6,000 feet, according to reports. The wind speed of the sandstorm was reported to reach 105 kilometers per hour in some areas.