A recent dust storm that overtook the capital of the West African nation of Niger horrified residents. Could it be a sign of the end times?

Footage of the scene shows a towering wall of sand taking over the city of Niamey. The storm started around 2 p.m. according to the local news media.

The dust storm caused air traffic to stop right before torrential rains arrived.

There are many images circulating on social media that show the wall of dust approaching and descending on the city.

yesteraday’s sandstorm in Niamey, Niger pic.twitter.com/vKZSWnPFQH

— francesco strazzari (@franxstrax) May 5, 2020

Many took to social media to describe the scene as “horrific” and “terrifying.”

Residents shared that the storm turned the sky dark right in the middle of the day.

There are also images circulating that show the sky turning orange as a result of the dust.

Incredible photos from Niamey in #Niger today, where my brother and his family live. Sandstorms turning the sky orange/red pic.twitter.com/Rpqu0XGVP2

— David Blane (@dnblane) May 4, 2020

Deuteronomy 28:24 says, “The LORD will send dust storms and sandstorms on you from the sky until you’re destroyed.”

In Deuteronomy 28-30, God promises Israel blessings for obedience and curses for disobedience, including exile among the nations. If they return to Him, He promises to restore them to their ancestral land, and to apply the same curses to Israel’s enemies.

Revelation 6:5-8 also indicates that in the final days, the world will be rocked by subsequent famines and plagues.

Do you think this dust storm is prophetic? Do you believe it is a sign of the end times?