Photos show Sahara dust turn Athens orange

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Athens and the south of Greece appeared to be coloured in orange and red after dust from the Sahara engulfed the city on Tuesday evening.

Skies in Athens and the south of Greece appeared to be coloured orange and red late on Tuesday.Athens and the south of Greece appeared to be coloured in orange and red after dust from the Sahara engulfed the area on Tuesday evening.

Strong winds had carried the dust across hundreds of miles from Africa. The dust is expected to clear throughout Wednesday, when winds are set to ease, local media reported. The strong winds alongside hot temperatures also raised concerns about wildfires, with the Greek Fire ServiceAfrican dust clouds settle over Athens

A general view as dust from the desert of Sahara covers the city of Athens on April 23, 2024 in Athens, Greece.A dust cloud from the Sahara Desert in Africa covers the Acropolis on April 23, 2024 in Athens, Greece.Dust from the desert of Sahara covers the city in orange haze in Athens, Greece on April 23, 2024.Dust from the desert of Sahara covers the city in orange haze in Athens, Greece on April 23, 2024.

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