Saharan sand appears over Czechia again

Dust particles from the Sahara desert have been blown over Czechia again, the Czech Hydro-Meteorological Institute reported on Monday. The dust cloud is most visible in the western part of the country.

Unlike during Easter, the particles of sand dust are moving higher in the atmosphere and are unlikely to cause smog. However, the sand in the air can reduce visibility and affect temperatures.

According to meteorologists, the incidents of Saharan dust intrusions are becoming more frequent in recent years and may be related to climate change.