Saharan dust hits southern Gran Canaria during Holy Week: yellow alert and reduced visibility

Saharan dust hits southern Gran Canaria during Holy Week: yellow alert and reduced visibility

 

The arrival of intense haze within the Canary Islands is inflicting a widespread deterioration in air high quality throughout the archipelago, from the coast to the mountains. In the case of Gran Canaria, the impression can be higher within the japanese and southern areas, the place the next focus of particulate matter is anticipated during the center of the day.

 

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During this Holy Week, southern municipalities equivalent to San Bartolomé de Tirajana, Mogán, Santa Lucía de Tirajana, Agüimes, and Ingenio can be notably affected, with reduced visibility, hazy skies, and a dusty environment. The highest concentrations are anticipated between 12:00 and 15:00, coinciding with the interval of best atmospheric stability.

 

Authorities advocate taking additional precautions, particularly for folks with respiratory issues or sensitivity to particulate matter, and avoiding strenuous outside bodily exercise. This episode of haze, triggered by a yellow alert, might have an effect on the traditional course of occasions and journey deliberate for these holidays in southern Gran Canaria.

 

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