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Apr 2026
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Hurricane overturned a truck in Ierapetra – African dust covered Heraklion

The waves reached the first houses of the old town, while the heavy sirokaada caused damage to greenhouses and a factory wall - Fishermen warn of the unprotected harbour

Rain, thunderstorms and African dust on Wednesday: Maps showing the areas that will be affected by intense phenomena

Winds will be gale-force, with gusts locally reaching 100 km/h

Increased concentrations of African dust in the country – Watch video of the cloudy veil covering Athens

According to the weather forecast and tomorrow the concentrations of African dust will remain slightly increased

Crete: 21 kg of African dust per acre in Heraklion on Sunday alone

On Monday, residents of Heraklion found that a thick layer of dust covered roads and cars

African dust “choked” Crete: orange sky and suffocating atmosphere in Heraklion and Chania – See photos

The orange veil of dust that covered parts of Crete, combined with heat and rain, created a suffocating atmosphere

African dust “chokes” Athens and many regions of Greece – Watch videos and view photos

An oppressive atmosphere with low visibility has affected many areas of the country due to a widespread dust cloud, driven by strong southern winds. However, meteorologists predict that from Saturday onwards, the southern winds will weaken and shift to the west, gradually dispersing the dust

Weather with rain, dust, and gusty winds – Regions requiring caution

Weather conditions will worsen from Thursday evening – Emergency bulletin issued by EMY

Weather: Hot and dusty today too – Cooler at the weekend with clearer atmosphere

At 33.6 °C the maximum temperature yesterday - Mud showers expected

Weather: The heat and dust persists today – Where there will be mud showers

The temperature exceeded 33°C on Tuesday - The EMF forecast until Sunday

Weather: A week of 30s and African dust – When will the cold snap arrive?

Temperatures exceeded 30°C yesterday in central mainland Greece – EMY’s forecast through Friday

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