Dust storm from the Sahara turns sky orange in Crete
Published date: Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:30:55 +0700This is the shocking moment the Greek island of Crete was engulfed in an orange haze from a Saharan dust storm.
Footage shows palm trees and busy roads shrouded in dense dust, carried by strong southerly winds from North Africa on April 1.
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Crete, Greece |
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01/04/2026 |
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Partner Agency |
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VRP177436 |
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Duration: 00:07 |
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Rating: News safe |
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