ATHENS – A transfer of dust clouds from the regions of Libya and Egypt was underway in Greece on Wednesday. The rainfall accompanying the phenomenon, as reported by the Atmospheric Composition Information Hub in Greece (AtmoHub), has helped reduce dust concentrations near the surface over Greece, meaning air quality is not significantly burdened.
The phenomenon is expected to continue until March 20, peaking on Wednesday and Thursday, affecting the entire country. However, according to AtmoHub, the highest dust concentrations are expected mainly in southern Greece and Crete. The rains accompanying the phenomenon are expected to cause “muddy rain” in the following areas:
Wednesday: The Ionian Islands, western Peloponnese, Crete, and the southern Dodecanese.
Thursday: Central Greece, including Attica
You can monitor the forecast and unfolding of the phenomenon, based on data from the CAMS Atmospheric Monitoring Service, on the AtmoHub online portal:
https://portal.atmohub.gr/erimiki-skoni