Sahara dust reaches Germany: Weather countries and rain in blood threaten!
Sahara dust reaches Germany: Weather countries and rain in blood threaten!
On March 19, 2025, the weather in Saarland spoils people with a lot of sunshine and mild spring temperatures. According to the Saarbrücker Zeitung draw numerous citizens in parks and street cafés to enjoy the pleasant conditions. The meteorologists of the German Weather Service (DWD) predicted the temperatures for the day up to 17 degrees, with the wind turning south and previously replacing cooler air from the east.
It is particularly noteworthy that today the first Sahara dust of the year is moving across the region, which results in an increased fine dust pollution. The night to Thursday is expected to frost with temperatures up to 6 degrees, which may even bring frost in a few areas. On Thursday itself, up to 20 degrees should then be reached, while higher layers can reach temperatures of around 15 degrees. Rain is not in sight.
an extraordinary phenomenon
The Sahara dust has reached Germany for the first time this year. According to the Tagesspiegel the dust was whirled up by a low pressure area over the Sahara and is transported to Germany by a strong southern current. Southeast of a line from Lake Constance to Lausitz, dust will also arrive on the ground, with the highlight of the dusting in around Monday. On Tuesday, the largest amount of dust in the altitude air over East Germany is to be recognized.
A cloud of dust that is transported by strong winds has also caused an unusually cloudy sky in other parts of Germany. The dust can run at heights of up to seven kilometers. In the event of precipitation, the dust could go down as "rain in blood", which can leave rust -brown deposits on cars. This phenomenon is discussed in connection with climate change because experts assume that such natural events could occur more frequently in the future.
health effects and precautionary measures
The Sahara dust has an impact on the environment and can be particularly problematic for people with respiratory diseases. The DetailsQuellen