Sky turns a hellish red as Saharan dust storm engulfs Crete
Published date: Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:44:51 +0700This is the terrifying moment the sky turned a hellish red as a Saharan dust storm engulfed Crete.
Footage shows cars moving along roads in Heraklion, 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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VRP177460 |
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Duration: 00:10 |
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Rating: News safe |
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