The atmosphere will be choking at least tomorrow Good Thursday as the African dust will make its appearance again. Thus, in combination with high temperatures, it is expected to suffer vulnerable groups and those who have left Cleinon Asty for vacation.
According to a post on Facebook post, Research Director at the National Observatory of Athens / meteo.gr, Costas Lagouvardos, is expected to be impressive on Thursday, a spectacular, in terms of its northern area, a transfer of African dust to several areas of Eastern Europe.
Its post is accompanied by relevant maps where the transfer of dust is reached to Poland, as provided by the Dust/Meteo model of the National Observatory of Athens.
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According to meteorologist Dimitris Ziakopoulos, the main features of the weather will be the strengthened winds in western Greece tomorrow, the rise in temperature across the country and short local rains mainly in the afternoon. Otherwise, local fog will occur in the morning and the conditions will be relatively favorable for the transfer of dust from North Africa to our region. On Thursday, local rains are expected in the evening in western and northwestern Greece and at night in Central Macedonia and Thessaly. The winds in the Ionian Sea will reach 7 beaufort and the temperature will be high for the season mainly in the eastern and southern country.
On Friday, local rains will occur in western and northwestern Greece as well as in the central and northern regions of the country. The winds only in the southern seas will reach 6 beaufort and the temperature in the west, central and north will drop slightly.
Precautionary measures from African dust
In its announcement, the Hellenic Pulmonary Society recommends to the public, and especially to people of all ages who have respiratory problems with African dust protection measures.
Citizens are recommended to take care of the following:
Monitor the predictions of air quality.
Avoid unnecessarily stay outdoors when dust levels are high.
Keep the doors and windows closed to limit dust entry into space.
Wear a mask in their necessary movements, especially those who have respiratory problems.
To be sufficiently hydrated. To consume plenty of water to avoid mucous membranes.
Particular attention is required by patients with asthma or COPD (there may be a need to adapt their medication to consult with the treating physician).
It is recalled that African dust can significantly deteriorate air quality by transporting fine particles (PM10, PM2.5) and pollutants, which burden respiratory health and cardiovascular system. In addition, chronic exposure to high levels of particles can affect the immune system by making the body more vulnerable to infections.
Inhalation of particles increases the risk of developing or deteriorating diseases such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and allergies, causing symptoms such as shortness of breath, coughing and wheezing. Particularly vulnerable are those who live in urban centers.
According to studies, African dust contributes to increased mortality due to air pollution, with estimates of 42,000 deaths per year in Europe.
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