A dust storm from the Sahara will sweep across parts of Europe and reach Ukraine
A large cloud of dust from the Sahara is spreading across Europe; it has already crossed the Mediterranean Sea and is moving through the southern and central parts of the continent. The peak of this dust wave is expected on 16 April, according to ThePublic.
According to forecasts, the highest concentration of dust is expected in Italy, Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, as well as parts of Slovakia, Hungary and Romania. The dust wave is also expected to reach Ukraine. It is expected to cover the western and central regions, and in some places may reach the east.
The text notes that the effects of the dust will begin to be felt in Ukraine on 15 April, with the peak occurring on 16 April. This primarily concerns the Zakarpattia, Lviv and Ivano-Frankivsk regions. The dust may then spread to central regions, including Kyiv, and may also reach parts of the Kharkiv and Dnipropetrovsk regions. In the south, particularly in Odesa, a dust fall is also expected.
In regions where the dust mixes with precipitation, a phenomenon known as ‘blood rain’ may occur. This refers to dirty droplets that can leave reddish or brown marks on cars, windows and surfaces.
Another forecast states that a new wave of Saharan dust is already covering Greece and will last until at least the middle of next week. The dust from North Africa will be accompanied by strong southerly winds. In some areas, gusts of up to 9 on the Beaufort scale are expected, which may make travel difficult.
A rise in temperatures is also forecast. In western regions, temperatures could reach 25 degrees Celsius. From Tuesday to Thursday, dirty rain is possible in a number of regions, and from Thursday a change in air circulation is expected, with stronger northerly winds and cooler, unsettled weather.
The text notes that dust may affect air quality. People with asthma, allergies and respiratory conditions are advised to take particular care. It is noted that fine dust particles can cause irritation, coughing and discomfort.
It is expected that dust levels will begin to decrease after 18 April, and the sky will clear by the weekend.
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