Sahara Dust expected to reduce air quality over weekend until Tuesday- DDM
On June 18, 2020, NASA-NOAA’s Suomi NPP satellite captured this visible image of the large light brown plume of Saharan dust over the North Atlantic Ocean. The image showed that the dust from Africa’s west coast extended almost to the Lesser Antilles in the western North Atlantic Ocean. Credit: NASA Worldview
The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) issued the Sahara Dust advisory on May 16, 2024. Photo: DDM
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) has advised that Sahara Dust is expected to reduce air quality over the weekend until Tuesday, May 21, 2024.
DDM issued the advisory on May 16, 2024.
It said excessive exposure to the dust can be harmful to respiratory health and that protection from excessive exposure is recommended.
DDM also said individuals with respiratory conditions and allergies should be very cautious during this time. “Seek medical assistance if any prolonged respiratory symptoms,” DDM advised.
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