Chante Hohip25 April 2024 | 8:28
WATCH: Athens engulfed in eerie orange haze from Sahara Desert
A wave of dust from the Sahara Desert in northern Africa is covering the Greek capital of Athens.
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Bongani Bingwa catches up on world news from John Adderley.
Listen to the discussion below. (Skip to 2:23)
Athens has been shallowed by an orange haze caused by dust clouds from the Sahara Desert following days of strong winds from the south, limiting visibility and prompting air-quality warnings.
“It does happen in Greece every now and then but it’s the worst they’ve seen in many years.”
- John Adderley
Experts expect the air to clear up within a day or two.
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