Massive African Sahara Dust Clouds Covers Carribean on Its Way to US, People Share Pics of Hazy Skies to Beautiful Sunset Due to Dust Plumes
The huge dust cloud was said to reach North America by this week and over the weekend it reached the Caribbean covering over 5,000 miles from Africa. As the skies turned hazy brown people have shared some pics and videos to show the situation in their respective areas.
A massive cloud of Saharan dust has covered the Carribean as it heads to the US. As per experts, the size of this dust cloud and the concentration hasn't been seen in half a century! The result is a hazardous air quality and people who have respiratory problems have been asked to stay indoors. Some of them are calling it "Godzilla dust cloud". The huge dust cloud was said to reach North America by this week and over the weekend it reached the Caribbean covering over 5,000 miles from Africa. As the skies turned hazy brown people have shared some pics and videos to show the situation in their respective areas.
One of the researchers talking about this dust clouds told CNN Weather, "It is definitely historic. We knew we were going to be in an extraordinary situation." The dust clouds also cause a risky situation for those who are battling with respiratory symptoms of coronavirus. Extremely low visibility was reported from Antigua down to Trinidad & Tobago. People have shared some pictures and videos from their regions on social media to show the current situation. Dust Storm Sweeps Delhi-NCR, Sky Turns Dark, Residents Share Video And Pictures of Sudden Change in Weather.
Check The Pics Here:
Looks Like a Filter
Look at The Visibility
A Before and After
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Some Were Lucky to Get Beautiful Sunsets
Glowing Sunset
It is said that these dust plumes help in controlling the thunderstorms, but the intensity this time is far too more. The forecast says the plumes are moving towards the US and will reach Texas by Thursday. Forecast models don't show the thicker concentration blanketing most of Central America and Mexico. People with allergies are advised to stay indoors.
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