African dust lingers – lung experts warn

Increased concentration African dust Much of the country will remain in place today, with the weather forecast warning favorable conditions for its exchange up to and including Friday (29/03), Mainly in the south and east.

The following group of graphs provides Dust concentrations Near the surface on Wednesday 27/03 at 14:00 and Thursday 28/03 at 02:00:

Guidelines of the Union of Pulmonologists of Greece on African dust

The Union of Pulmonologists of Greece specifically invites citizens Belonging to vulnerable and sensitive groups of peopleParticular attention should be paid to the increased concentration of African dust in the atmosphere, which has affected the country for the past few hours.

African dust Pollen contains transported particles that can combine with bacteria and fungi, creating a highly toxic and dangerous mixture. For the human body and especially for the respiratory system.

Both aimless movements and outdoor sports should be avoided during hours of high dust concentration. should be avoidedStaying in well-ventilated indoor spaces is recommended.

In Appearance of clinical symptomsIndividuals should seek immediate medical attention and advice if they experience difficulty breathing, severe and irritating cough with phlegm, chest pain, persistent sneezing, tearing and hoarse voice.

Strong recommendation for them Patients suffering from chronic respiratory problemsIf symptoms consistent with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and bronchial asthma show exacerbations or worsening of a stable course, keep in touch with the treating physician to modify their medications and receive complementary medical care.

Kolitas: Change dust for 2 to 4 days

In his post, the director of EMY, Theodoris Kolitas, went into some detail about African dust, among other things, that it lasts 2 to 4 days. As he wrote:

“Dust transport from Africa

• Dust transport to the central Mediterranean is characterized by episodes lasting 2 to 4 days. Central Algeria is the most common source region for suspended particles, with other possible sources being the Hogar Massif and the Tibesti Mountains in northern Chad.
• The world's largest source of dust lies in Chad's Badili Basin, between the ever-shrinking Lake Chad (one-twentieth its 1960 size today) and the Sahara. The crater emits 1.270 million tons of dust a year, ten times more than when measurements began in 1947.
• Overall across the Sahara and its southern border, the Sahel, dust levels have increased 4- to 6-fold since the 1960s. Niger, Chad, Northern Nigeria, Burkina Faso and Mauritania are the most affected countries.
• In spring (March April), the eastward-moving Cyclone Sharaw carries dust along the North African coast into the eastern Mediterranean. A typical sandstorm with a range of 200 kilometers carries 20 to 30 million tons of dust, sometimes up to 100 million. Globally, atmospheric dust reaches 2 to 3 billion tons per year.

Thursday (28/03) weather forecast

Today, Thursday, is forecast across the country Some clouds temporarily increased with local rain Mainly in the western, central, northern and eastern Aegean regions. Isolated thunderstorms will develop in northwest during early hours.

These events will be rapid in the west, gradually weakening in other areas, and will be limited to the southeastern Aegean regions from the afternoon, while the weather will improve in other parts of the country.

Visibility will be locally low in the morning hours over western and northern continental areas.

Meteorological conditions are favorable for African dust transport.

Winds in the east will be southeast 5 to 7 and inland the Aegean will blow to 8 Beaufort, gradually weakening from noon. 4 to 5 in the rest of the country in the west and 6 local 7 Beaufort in the south.

Temperatures will drop slightly in the West, where it will range from 19 to 21 degrees Celsius, 22 to 24 degrees Celsius in the rest of the country, and 25 degrees Celsius locally in the eastern continent.

Macedonia, Thrace

Weather: Cloudy with local rain or drizzle. In the early morning, isolated storms are possible in Macedonia. A gradual advance from the west in the afternoon.

Air: Variable 3 to 4 and east of southerly directions 4 to 6 and temporarily 7 Beaufort locally in Thrace, weakening from midday.

Temperature: 09 to 22 degrees Celsius. Western Macedonia has dropped 2 to 3 degrees.

Ionian Islands, Epiros, West Styria, West Peloponnese

Weather: Cloudy with local rain or drizzle. Isolated storms are possible in the north during the morning hours. The weather will improve soon.

Air: West Northwest 4 to 6 and gradually in the Southern Ocean – Coastal locality 7 Beaufort.

Temperature: 11 to 22 degrees Celsius. In the interior of Epirus it is 2 to 4 degrees lower.

Eastern Styria, Evia, Eastern Peloponnese

Weather: A few clouds increased temporarily, with localized rain or showers in the early morning hours. Mostly sunny from afternoon.

Air: West directions 4 to 6 and gradually seaward – Coastal locality 7 Beaufort.

Temperature: 10 to 26 degrees Celsius.

Cyclades, Crete

Weather: Clouds increased temporarily with local rain in eastern Crete in the morning and afternoon. Gradual progress from afternoon.

Air: South-southeast 4 to 6 and locally 7 Beaufort, gradually turning west to west with similar intensity.

Temperature: 14 to 26 degrees Celsius.

Eastern Aegean Islands – Dodecanese

Weather: Temporarily increased clouds with localized showers will remain from the afternoon to the south, where isolated storms may occur, while weather will improve in the north.

Air: Southeast 5 to 7 and 8 Beaufort, weakening through the afternoon.

Temperature: 15 to 22 degrees Celsius.

Thessaly

Weather: A few clouds temporarily increased, with a chance of localized showers. Mostly sunny from afternoon.

Air: Western Addresses 3 to 4 Beaufort.

Temperature: 10 to 25 degrees Celsius.

Attica

Weather: A few clouds increased temporarily, with localized rain or showers in the early morning hours. Mostly sunny from afternoon.

Air: Southeast 3 to 5, gradually returning to West Northwest 4 to 6 Beaufort.

Temperature: 13 to 26 degrees Celsius.

Thessaloniki

Weather: Temporarily increasing clouds with localized rain or showers mainly over surrounding mountains till afternoon. Gradual progress.

Air: Variable 3 to 4 Beauforts.

Temperature: 10 to 22 degrees Celsius.