"Flights from the UK were disrupted as conditions worsened at Heraklion Airport, with visibility dropping to around 1,000 metres, a level considered unsafe for landing."
"A powerful tornado flipped a truck in the coastal area of Pachia Ammos, uprooting trees and damaging greenhouses, while part of a wall at a ceramics factory collapsed."
"Air quality readings have plunged into the 'very poor' category, with particle pollution far exceeding safe limits, according to regional monitoring stations."
A Saharan dust cloud has caused significant travel disruptions in Crete, affecting flights and visibility. Heraklion Airport experienced rerouted flights due to unsafe landing conditions. The dust cloud has also led to severe weather, including a tornado that flipped a truck and damaged infrastructure. Coastal areas faced strong winds and high waves, while air quality deteriorated to 'very poor' levels. Residents in Chania dealt with mud from mixed rain and dust, highlighting the hazardous environment created by the dust storm.
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