THE SAHARAN DUST HAS ARRIVED

THE SAHARAN DUST HAS ARRIVED

An enormous plume of dust from the Sahara Desert has reached the Caribbean Sea on Sunday after traveling more than 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean towards the west.  A colossal cloud of dust was formed by powerful winds lifting small sand and mineral particles off the surface of the Sahara Desert and into the air. lt is known to cause beautiful sunsets, slow down cyclones, during hurricane season but can also cause problems for people with respiratory problems.

Photo by CJ Images

This extraordinary event happens every year between the end of spring and the beginning of fall. As of yesterday Sunday, June 21 the entire Caribbean was blanketed by the dust.

A thick plume of Saharan dust haze is expected to blanket the island chain over the next few days resulting in reduced visibility. People with respiratory illnesses should take the necessary precautions to minimize complications.”

Continue to use facemask as you have been doing for COVID-19

Limit outdoor activity

Clean surfaces in living areas frequently with a wet cloth

Ensure you have a sufficient supply of your medications for Respiratory conditions

Drink the recommended 8 to 10 glasses of water per day