Saharan dust to reach Czechia

Dust from the Sahara desert is set to reach Czechia this weekend, the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute (ČHMÚ) said on Thursday. With little rain expected, the fine sand is unlikely to leave marks on cars or windows, but it may slightly lower daytime temperatures and make skies appear less blue.

Saharan dust has reached the country several times in recent years, occasionally tinting rain yellow or brown. In spring 2024, high concentrations even prompted a smog alert.