noun
A strong wind carrying sand, common in desert regions. Used in weather reports and general descriptions.
砂漠でサンドストームに遭遇した。
We encountered a sandstorm in the desert.
サンドストームのため視界が悪くなった。
Visibility worsened due to the sandstorm.
砂嵐 is the native Japanese word for sandstorm, while サンドストーム is a loanword often used in international or technical contexts.
Loanword from English 'sandstorm'.