Dust gusts die down as sun hits capital

Beijing has been given a reprieve from sandstorms after the worst dusty weather of the year hit the city during the May Day holiday weekend.

The capital is expected to enjoy a sunny day on Tuesday that will later turn to minor showers, with temperatures from 13 C to 24 C, according to forecasts by the meteorological bureau on Monday.

The better weather will be welcome after the strong sandstorms on April 30 and May 1. The temperature on Monday rose to 25 C after the spell of dusty weather ended on Sunday.