Crete clouded in orange haze from Saharan dust storm
Published date: Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:31:34 +0700This is the dramatic moment the Greek island of Crete was blanketed in an orange haze from a Saharan dust storm.
Footage captured by Frankie shows coastal waves, rooftops, and buildings 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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08/04/2026 |
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Partner Agency |
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VRP177437 |
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Duration: 01:37 |
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Rating: News safe |
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