North African Dust Reaches Portugal

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At the beginning of this week the air will be of poor quality due to the dust coming from Africa. The most affected areas are Lisbon and Vale do Tejo, Alentejo and Algarve. DGS asks for increased care.

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At the beginning of this week the air will be of poor quality due to the dust coming from Africa. The most affected areas are Lisbon and Vale do Tejo, Alentejo and Algarve. DGS asks for increased care.

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The passage of dust from North Africa should cause a degradation of air quality in Portugal Continental on Monday and Tuesday, with the Directorate-General for Health (DGS) leaving specific recommendations to reduce the risks associated with exposure to suspended particles. The phenomenon should result in an increase in particle concentrations [...]

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A mass of air from the deserts of North Africa is expected during these two days

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Air quality should be affected today and Tuesday by dust from North Africa, leading DGS to recommend to the population that it avoids outdoor efforts and to the most vulnerable to stay home when possible. DGS content recommends care due to dust from North Africa appears first in Folha Nacional.