Greece Dust Storm: Skies over Athens and other Greek cities turn orange from Sahara dust storm
Strong southerly winds brought dust from the Sahara Desert, creating a Martian-like atmosphere in the Greek capital during the last hours of daylight.
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Athens and other Greek cities were covered in clouds of dust blown in from the Sahara desert, marking one of the worst such episodes to hit the country since 2018, officials said.(AFP)
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A man takes a photograph of the city of Athens from Tourkovounia hill, as southerly winds carry waves of Saharan dust to the city, in Athens.(AFP)
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Clouds of dust blown in from the Sahara covered Athens and other Greek cities, marking one of the worst such episodes to hit the country since 2018, officials said. (AFP)
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The yellow-orange haze smothered several regions, limiting visibility and prompting warnings of breathing risks from the authorities.(AFP)
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