A typhoon slammed into South Korea today, killing three people in what is thought to be the strongest tropical storm to hit the Seoul area in 15 years.

China’s capital woke up to orange-tinted skies today as the strongest sandstorm so far this year hit the country’s north, delaying some flights at Beijing’s airport and prompting a dust warning for Seoul.

A powerful typhoon pounded southern South Korea overnight, killing at least 15 people and leaving a swathe of destruction before exiting the country today.