Published on Apr 25, 2024 12:10 PM IST
- Strong southerly winds brought dust from the Sahara Desert, creating a Martian-like atmosphere in the Greek capital during the last hours of daylight.
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Published on Apr 25, 2024 12:10 PM IST
Athens and other Greek cities were covered in clouds of dust blown in from the Sahara desert, marking one of the worst such episodes to hit the country since 2018, officials said.(AFP)
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Published on Apr 25, 2024 12:10 PM IST
A man takes a photograph of the city of Athens from Tourkovounia hill, as southerly winds carry waves of Saharan dust to the city, in Athens.(AFP)
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Published on Apr 25, 2024 12:10 PM IST
Clouds of dust blown in from the Sahara covered Athens and other Greek cities, marking one of the worst such episodes to hit the country since 2018, officials said. (AFP)
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Published on Apr 25, 2024 12:10 PM IST
The yellow-orange haze smothered several regions, limiting visibility and prompting warnings of breathing risks from the authorities.(AFP)
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Published on Apr 25, 2024 12:10 PM IST
Social media was flooded with orange images of the Greek capital as both locals and tourists were amazed by the phenomenon.(AFP)
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Published on Apr 25, 2024 12:10 PM IST
Authorities warn that the dust concentrations can reduce sunlight and visibility, as well as increase concentrations of fine pollution particles, posing risks for people with underlying health problems.(AFP)
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Published on Apr 25, 2024 12:10 PM IST