The Cabo Verde Institute of Meteorology and Geophysics (INMG) warned yesterday that dust from West Africa has been affecting the archipelago since Sunday and is expected to continue through Friday, causing a significant reduction in visibility.
“This phenomenon could cause a significant reduction in visibility, ranging from moderate to poor over these days,” the institute said in a statement.
The weather situation in the archipelago since Sunday is expected to continue until Friday, with the “presence of dust in the air that causes reduced visibility on all the islands.”
“It is important to be aware of these conditions and to take extra care in the most vulnerable areas and sectors,” it added.
Meanwhile, Cabo Verde Airlines (TACV) in a statement said that due to the dry haze, some flights will experience delays or changes throughout this Tuesday.
The Portuguese Embassy in Cabo Verde also announced that the consular stay planned on Sal Island between today and Thursday cannot take place due to disruptions in air travel on account of atmospheric disturbances.
