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Suspended dust affects the Madeira archipelago until Thursday

The Madeira archipelago is experiencing a high-intensity episode of Saharan dust particles (PM10) that began Monday and peaked Tuesday and Wednesday. The phenomenon is expected to dissipate on Thursday due to forecasted rain showers.

Why it mattersIf you are in Madeira, especially if you have respiratory or cardiac conditions, children, or elderly family members, you should avoid prolonged outdoor exertion until the air quality improves on Thursday.

Correio da Manhã· 1w agoRead original ↗

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