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Sahara dust cloud known as ‘calima’ to land in Alicante this weekend before temperatures reach 30ºC

UNSEASONABLY high temperatures are expected in Alicante province this weekend, as a Saharan dust cloud known in Spanish as a calima spreads its way across

5 Apr, 2024 @ 10:30

Alicante·Andalucia·Lead·Other News·Weather

CARRY ON CALIMA: Sahara sand calima returns to Spain’s Andalucia

Saharan dust warning for southern Spain: Weather phenomenon to roll in from Africa tomorrow

PARTS of Spain will again be hit by a calima on Tuesday with Andalucia and Castilla-La Mancha expected to bare the brunt of the weather

18 Mar, 2024 @ 16:49

Andalucia·Canary Islands·Lead·Other News·Weather

Spain’s Valencia City tells people with respiratory problems to stay indoors due to rise in Saharan dust levels

AN air pollution warning was activated in Valencia City on Wednesday morning after Saharan dust particles were detected in the atmosphere leading to hazy skies.

22 Feb, 2023 @ 13:06

Health·Lead·Valencia·Valencian Community

Return to Mars: New ‘calima’ orange dust storm on way to Spain’s Malaga

A NEW ‘orange’ dust storm is on the way to Malaga – but it is not expected to be as severe as the March event

26 Apr, 2022 @ 12:45

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Not So Sunny Spain For 39 Years As Northern Ireland, Scotland, And Eastern Europe Do Much Better

Not so sunny Spain as Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Eastern Europe do much better in March sunshine stakes

MARCH in Spain was the least sunniest since 1983, according to the State Meteorological Agency(AEMET). 127.5 hours of sunshine was registered on average last month-

7 Apr, 2022 @ 19:21

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Lead·Weather

Stained brown: Spain’s ‘white villages’ call for help to clear up after Sahara sandstorms

THE recent ‘calima’ sandstorm that swept across Spain dumping Saharan dust has left thousands of buildings stained with ugly discolouration and brown streaks. The effect

23 Mar, 2022 @ 12:00

Granada·Lead·Weather