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Dec 2025
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Athens 16°C

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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

Weather: Gradual reduction of dust concentrations today and temperature rise – Where will it rain

Yesterday, many areas, especially Attica and Crete, were overwhelmed by African dust. The dust levels are now gradually decreasing

5 conditions worsened by the spread of African dust

Individuals with pre-existing respiratory conditions are particularly vulnerable during periods of increased dust levels, leading to more hospital visits. Read the recommendations from the Hellenic Pulmonology Society for citizens

Weather: The air stream brings African dust – Which areas will be affected

Temperatures up to 29 degrees - Where rain and thunderstorms are expected

Weather: Dust and high temperatures reaching 30°C by the end of the week – Rains today

Significant increase in temperatures during the week - The forecast till Thursday

Weather: Temperature to drop by up to 9 degrees tomorrow – Where will the storms and African dust hit

Friday is the most difficult day of the weather change

African dust: Post by the Hellenic Police showing camels in the center of Athens

A humorous post by the Hellenic Police on the African dust in Athens

Weather: Attica woke up to dust – when will the orange veil recede

Dust over Greece

Weather: Weekend with 30s and a new rise in temperatures from Monday – See where the African dust will “hit”

The meteorologists speak of "anomaly" of the temperature - The forecast data for the next 24 hours - See maps

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