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Although the weather forecast says the sun is shining, the sky above Athens is currently gray-brown.
The reason: the finest sand from the Sahara, which is carried from the desert by southerly winds and covers large parts of southeastern Europe for the second day in a row. According to the University of Athens, particulate matter levels can locally rise to 500 micrograms during the course of the day.
Itchy noses and a sore throat
Levels as low as 50 micrograms can lead to health problems. Greek media published warnings for people at risk: Anyone suffering from respiratory or heart disease should, if possible, avoid spending time outdoors or doing heavy physical work. But healthy people also felt the bad air. In Athens, many complained of dry eyes, itchy noses and sore throats.
According to the Hellenic Meteorological Agency, the weather phenomenon is expected to continue in the coming days and intensify again early next week. (SDA)
Source: Blick
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