1983day.year
A dust storm hits Melbourne, resulting in the worst drought on record and severe weather conditions in the city.
A massive dust storm swept through Melbourne on February 8, 1983, worsening the city's worst drought on record.
On February 8, 1983, a severe dust storm engulfed Melbourne, Australia, turning the sky a deep reddish-brown. Fine topsoil from parched inland regions blew across the city, coating buildings and streets. The storm exacerbated a historic drought that had already devastated southeastern Australia. Visibility dropped to near zero, causing widespread disruption to transportation and daily life. The event underscored the vulnerability of urban areas to extreme environmental phenomena.
1983
dust storm hits Melbourne