High concentrations of Saharan dust over Greece to subside during the day

Prevailing west-northwesterly winds will gradually carry the dust toward the Aegean sea, while high concentrations of dust are expected on Thursday over the islands of the Dodecanese

A major plume of Saharan dust affecting much of Greece, which was given the name “Minerva Red”, is expected to subside during the course of Wednesday, according to the National Observatory of Athens DUST/METEO service.

Prevailing west-northwesterly winds will gradually carry the dust toward the Aegean sea, while high concentrations of dust are expected on Thursday over the islands of the Dodecanese