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Korea Affected by Sandy Dust
Pyongyang, May 1 (KCNA) -- Sandy dust was observed in various parts of the country.

Yellow storm that raged in Kobi Desert, inner Mongolia and highland regions of China began affecting most areas of Korea from the Saturday evening.

A weak sandy dust was observed in different parts including west coast and inner areas in the northern part as of 9 a.m. Sunday.

The dust storm is predicted to be stronger from noon. Its concentration level is 500? per a cubic meter.

The sandy dust occurred three times so far this year.

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