Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:20am on 24 Apr 2024,Wednesday Weather & Environment
Athens was blanketed in an orange haze as dust clouds from the Sahara desert swept across the Mediterranean. The iconic Acropolis and other landmarks were shrouded, prompting astonishment and concern among residents. Social media platforms like X were flooded with videos capturing the surreal scene, including one showing sand coating a windshield. Some described the atmosphere as "apocalyptic," while others marveled at the phenomenon. The dust was carried by strong southerly winds from North Africa, but relief is in sight as forecasts predict the skies to clear on Wednesday. Temperatures are set to decrease as the dust moves on, bringing an end to the unusual spectacle over the Greek capital.
