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Saharan Dust Blankets Greek Island In Blood-Red Haze

16 hours agoUpdated: April 2, 2026, 4:35 pm EDTPublished: April 2, 2026, 4:35 pm EDT

A massive dust storm has transformed the skies over the Greek island of Crete, creating an eerie, surreal scene that’s causing chaos. The Saharan dust that swept in from North Africa is so thick, flights had to be rerouted or grounded. A Mediterranean storm named Erminio has also intensified the impact.

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