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When the Sky Turns Brown
Several times yearly (mainly spring): Sahara dust from North Africa. Visibility drops, everything covered in fine sand. 1-3 days. For allergy sufferers: serious. For others: fascinating phenomenon with spectacular sunsets after.
What Happens
5-15 times/year, mainly Mar-May. Duration 1-3 days. Visibility 2-5 km. PM10 levels 5-10x normal. Dust on everything outdoors. Spectacular sunsets afterward.
The section on "When the Sky Turns Brown" was the most valuable for us. We couldn't find this information anywhere else before our move. It saved us a lot of time and hassle.
– Couple from Bonn, in Larnaca since 2022
Protection
Close windows/doors. AC on recirculate. Don't dry laundry outside. Wash car AFTER (sand is abrasive). Allergics: FFP2 mask, antihistamines. After: rinse balcony, check pool filter.
Sahara Dust in Cyprus
Topics: When the Sky Turns Brown, What Happens, Protection
CMC Practical Tip
When the Sky Turns Brown Several times yearly (mainly spring): Sahara dust from North Africa.
Frequently Asked Questions
Healthy people: unpleasant, not dangerous. Asthmatics/allergics: serious – stay indoors, FFP2 mask.
5-15 times/year, mainly Mar-May. Some barely noticeable, others dramatic.
Wash AFTER with lots of water. Don't wipe dry (sand scratches paint). Don't use wipers on dusty windshield.
Cyprus Met Service website/social media. CNA news app. Stammtisch WhatsApp.
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