Sahara Dust Haze Envelops Athens

The dust storm is expected to clear later on Wednesday as wind patterns shift. The orange hue in the sky was visible not only over Athens but also in southern Greece, affecting a broader area.

A recent phenomenon has been observed in Athens, Greece, where a yellow-orange haze has descended over the city due to strong southerly winds carrying Sahara desert dust. This is not an isolated incident, as Greece experienced similar events in late March and early April. The Sahara Desert releases massive amounts of mineral dust annually, ranging from 60 to 200 million tonnes. On Tuesday, the dust gave Athens a Mars-like atmosphere during daylight hours, with temperatures expected to drop as winds shift and clear the skies on Wednesday.