Health Warnings Issued as Spectacular Scenes Unfold

Published On: April 24, 2024 – Athens experiences a stunning transformation as a yellow-orange haze of Saharan dust envelops the city, creating spectacular scenes but also prompting health warnings. The Greek meteorological service attributes the phenomenon to weather conditions favoring the movement of dust from Africa, particularly affecting the southern regions. While the dust is expected to gradually decrease by Wednesday morning, authorities urge caution as the atmospheric concentrations remain high.