On April 23, dust clouds from North Africa engulfed Athens, turning the skies orange.

Greece's capital, Athens, experienced an eerie Martian-like atmosphere on April 23, as dust clouds from North Africa blew across the Mediterranean Sea, engulfing the city's landmarks, including the Acropolis. Strong southerly winds carried dust from the Sahara Desert, causing the skies to turn an orange hue. The skies are predicted to clear on Wednesday as winds shift and move the dust, along with a drop in temperatures.

April 23, 2024
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