Simoom, say (9)

I believe the answer is:

sandstorm

(Other definitions for sandstorm that I've seen before include "Result of strong desert wind" , "Desert peril" , "Desert hazard" , "that's gritty and violent" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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