Are there effects in Colombia from the Sahara dust? This is what the Ideam reports on the phenomenon
The Institute of Hydrology, Meteorology and Environmental Studies (Ideam) reported on the permanent monitoring regarding atmospheric conditions associated with the transport of Sahara dust to the Caribbean.
TL;DR
- The Ideam is permanently monitoring atmospheric conditions related to Sahara dust transport.
- Significant increases in Sahara dust have been recorded on the continent, with minimal amounts reaching the Colombian Caribbean coast in the last three days.
- This phenomenon typically occurs from April, peaks in July-August, and declines by September.
- Sahara dust is a dry air mass originating from the Sahara desert, carrying mineral particles and transported by trade winds across the Atlantic.
- The Ideam states this natural phenomenon is not currently causing significant impacts in the country.
- Potential effects of Sahara dust include reduced visibility, increased particulate matter, eye, skin, and respiratory irritations, and inhibition of cloud formation and precipitation.
- The Ideam will continue scientific monitoring in coordination with national and international entities.