A red sandstorm that struck the Greek island of Crete is now moving toward the eastern Mediterranean and North Africa.
According to media reports, Crete has already been affected by this red storm, and it is now advancing toward Egypt and Libya.
This storm is commonly known as a Saharan dust storm. It consists of red dust from the Sahara Desert, which travels thousands of kilometers with strong winds.
Its potential effects include a sharp rise in air pollution, respiratory problems—especially for asthma patients—and reduced visibility.
One of the unusual features of this storm is that it turns the sky a reddish-orange color.
It is worth noting that such storms occur from time to time, but occasionally their intensity increases to the point that they reach Europe as well.
