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A sandstorm from the Sahara Desert has swept across Athens, Greece, engulfing the Acropolis and other ancient landmarks in red dust. The high concentration of dust particles has reduced visibility, sunlight, and air quality. Experts say this is one of the most severe dust events since 2018, with up to 200 million tonnes of mineral dust produced by the Sahara annually. The storm also triggered 25 wildfires across Greece, but no injuries were reported. Similar dust plumes have affected the Canary Islands and the United Kingdom in recent months, potentially impacting health and causing stunning sunsets.

Athens’ iconic Acropolis was transformed into a surreal Martian landscape as orange-brown dust clouds from the Sahara Desert blanketed the city. The dust, carried by strong winds across the Mediterranean Sea, created an eerie orange haze that obscured the city’s landmarks. However, a shift in the wind forecast is expected to clear the skies and bring cooler temperatures.

Southern Greece has been experiencing a surreal scene as orange skies enveloped the Acropolis and other Athens landmarks due to dust clouds from North Africa. This Martian-like atmosphere is expected to clear on Wednesday as winds shift, bringing cooler temperatures. Strong southerly winds have fueled early wildfires in the country’s south, leading to 25 outbreaks in the past 24 hours. Three arrests have been made on the island of Paros for accidentally starting a blaze. Fortunately, no significant damage or injuries have been reported. However, concerns remain about potential challenges for firefighters in the coming months due to the persistent drought and high spring temperatures.