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Saudi Arabia - A huge sandstorm in Jeddah today killed two people, closing schools and rescheduling of flights. A state of emergency has been declared in Makkah, which is situated 90 km east of Jeddah. Jeddah was blanketed by dust with winds moving at 60 km/hour.
Britain - Storm Katie has battered large parts of Britain, with winds of up to 105mph forcing dozens of flights to be cancelled or diverted and major bridges shut. Passengers described "terrifying" aborted attempts to land at Gatwick Airport on Monday morning before being diverted elsewhere in the country. Several train routes were hit by long delays as the powerful storm blew trees onto the tracks. It ensured the Easter Bank Holiday weekend came to a blustery end, with gusts of more than 70mph for many areas combined with torrential rain, and thousands of families left without power.
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