Saharan dust haze affected Switzerland and southeast France, increasing air pollution and visibility issues.
Rare Saharan dust haze affected Switzerland and southeast France, causing a yellow hue in the sky and health warnings. The dust, originating from the Malta region, increased concentrations of fine particles and negatively impacted visibility. Air quality was particularly affected in Switzerland, with levels of pollution nearly ten times higher than recommended. Across the border in France, local authorities in the southeast and south announced that air pollution thresholds were breached on Saturday. The situation is set to improve in both countries on Sunday.
March 30, 2024
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