The images of the second day in Portugal under a “mud” – Observer
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who ever went out this wednesday must have noticed the unusually orange or gray sky — service of the area of the country. It is the most visible result of the climatic event called “rain of clay”, which hit Portugal until this Tuesday and will last Thursday. Among clothes like, is the use of a mask and not putting it to dry outside.
Those comic strips that speak for themselves… Lisbon with Poeira do Saara… surreal scene???? and there’s an icy wind with it????@MeteoredPT pic.twitter.com/Bwq3WcbuDt
— RF (@Rosinara) March 16, 2022
In the first image of tweet shared by the state meteorology agency, a satellite photograph can be seen that identifies with brown color, in tons of dark and dark light, which are the northern and central regions of Portugal, in addition to Spain and Algeria. This will be reflected in the visibility of the street, which will be reduced.
This miércoles 16 we continue with high concentrations of #Saharan octopus in the Peninsula and Balearics.
???? Reduce visibility (#calma) and will suciate surfaces.????️
???? Most importantly, air quality will be poor or extremely poor in many areas. ???? pic.twitter.com/aW4IrQoRw6— AEMET (@AEMET_Esp) March 16, 2022
According to the Directorate-General for Health, These dusts have “human health effects”. In the case of the most vulnerable groups (namely, the elderly, patients with functional problems, children with chronic conditions, designated as ma and patients with cardiovascular disease) it is advisable to stay inside the buildings and, preferably, with the windows closed. The ideas are reiterated by the Portuguese Society of Pulmonology, which recommends the use of a mask to help filter the powders.
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At the same time, the pulmonology entity, this Wednesday exposure to the patient, will minimize the outdoors because of the Sahara comings, meet the protection and, in case of SOS therapy, reinforcing the use.
Society of Pulmonology Counseled Asthmatics and SOS Attendees