The remains of the DANA which has left strong storms in the last few hours in Spain, has also caused the arrival of haze. In many areas of the peninsula, therefore, there have been mud rains and they could still be repeated.
When does the haze go away? In the next few hours the suspended dust will be withdrawing from the peninsula and the Balearic Islands, but could reach the Canary Islands. Besides, the Air quality can also worsen in some points.
Calima invades Spain thanks to the DANA
The DANA has dragged a large amount of haze from the Sahara desert. Calima has “invaded” almost the entire peninsular territory, in addition to the Balearic Islandss. For this reason, in the areas where it has precipitated, mud rains have occurred.
The haze will continue this Tuesday over Spain and it could rain mud. Map: Eltiempo.es
This Tuesday we could still have haze in much of the country, although with a lower concentration of particles and especially affecting the south and east of the peninsula. Starting Wednesday it will be withdrawn from these areas to make an appearance in the Canary Islands.
In the Canary Islands The haze could begin to reach the easternmost islands on Wednesday and will spread to the rest of the islands between Thursday and Friday. On the Mediterranean coast of Andalusia, Ceuta and Melilla, the haze is likely to continue for a few more days.
The mud rain is back, don’t wash your car!
The presence of haze could still leave mud rain in Spain. Where will it rain mud?? It could fall in Galicia, Castile and Leon, Asturias and Cantabria, as well as the Pyrenees, parts of Aragon and other areas of the eastern interior. In general, Wherever it rains this Tuesday, it is expected to bring haze.
Air quality may worsen with haze
Suspended dust or haze is usually worsen the indices of air quality in its path, especially the PM10 index (particles dispersed in the atmosphere with a diameter of less than 10 µm). In Spain, the daily limit value for PM10 is set at 50 µg/m3, which must not be exceeded more than 35 times per calendar year.
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As direct effect on healththe main symptoms that may appear are related to Respiratory problems and irritation of the mucous membranes: nasal obstruction, itchy eyes and continuous cough.
If the haze is persistent and its density abundant, Bronchospasms may even appear. (serious breathing difficulties), chest pain and asthma, especially in people with allergies or other respiratory diseases. Anxiety attacks may also occur.
