Major Dust Intrusion Sweeps the Islands This Sunday

The plume moves from south to north, hitting Fuerteventura first

A significant intrusion of suspended dust will arrive from the early hours of Sunday on Fuerteventura, later spreading to the entire archipelago.

It is a massive dust plume stretching thousands of kilometres, driven by easterly winds that will begin affecting the islands from Saturday.

The intrusion will also be accompanied by a sharp rise in temperatures, dry conditions, and thermometers reaching 28 °C in many parts of the island.

Health advisory: People with respiratory problems, as well as children and infants, are advised to take precautions.