Sky above the south Greece, including the capital Athensturned orange because of the clouds Sahara desert dustin one of the worst episodes of this type since 2018.

The sky over the Greek capital, where it is located Acropolis and Parthenonturned completely orange on Tuesday, and visibility remains limited this Wednesday.

Authorities urge Greeks with respiratory illnesses limit your time outdoors, wear protective masks and avoid exercise until the dust clouds clear.

Strong southerly winds carried dust from the Sahara Desert into the southern part of the country, although orange clouds even arrived today. to the city of ThessalonikiIn the north of the country.

According to the National Observatory of Athens, this one of the most serious episodes of dust and sand accumulation in the Sahara since March 2018, when clouds descended over the island of Crete.

Authorities also warned of increased concentrations of micropollution particles due to this phenomenon.

However, some Athenians decided to climb some of the hills of Athens to enjoy the view of the orange tones surrounding the capital from above.

Skies are expected to clear today as winds change and kick up dust, according to the National Weather Service (EMY).

Sahara emits 60 to 200 million tons of mineral dust per year.

Most of the dust falls quickly to Earth, but some small particles can travel long distances, sometimes reaching as far as Europe.

EFE