China News Service, March 29. According to Russian satellite network reports, on the 29th local time, the Japan Meteorological Agency stated that the sandstorm had reached western Japan.
According to data from the Japan Meteorological Agency, the visibility in a sandstorm is 10 kilometers.
On March 30, sandstorms may arrive in central and northern Japan.
The forecaster warned that the visibility may be reduced to 5 kilometers, and drivers need to be especially careful when driving.
The Japan Broadcasting Association (NHK) TV station has launched live broadcasts of the situation in multiple cities on its official website to track the air pollution by yellow sand.
According to reports, visibility in Fukuoka City is particularly low.
The weather forecaster explained that the dust storm is caused by the lack of precipitation in the desert area, which is common in April.