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
