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May 2026
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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

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