A very strong Calima will bring an average daily concentration of 135 micrograms of PM10 per cubic metre to Tenerife on Monday. According to the Calima forecast, this will result in very poor air quality. At the same time, Saharan dust is present over La Gomera. The data is based on the Copernicus CAMS model and on measurements from the European Environment Agency.
The forecast also predicts very poor air quality on La Gomera on Monday, with a daily average of 106 micrograms of PM10 per cubic metre. Pollution levels will be lower on La Palma and Gran Canaria. However, with 77 and 81 micrograms of PM10 respectively, air quality there will still be poor.
From Monday to Tuesday, El Hierro will also be affected by strong Calima. Levels of 94 micrograms of PM10 per cubic metre will be reached on the island on Monday. On several islands, pollution levels will rise further on Tuesday.
Calima: La Palma and Gran Canaria are next on Tuesday
The forecast for Tuesday predicts a very severe Calima on La Palma and Gran Canaria. Levels of 126 micrograms of PM10 per cubic metre are expected on La Palma and 121 micrograms on Gran Canaria. This means that air quality on both islands will be very poor.
Strong Calima conditions are also expected on Tuesday on Lanzarote and Fuerteventura. The forecast predicts 78 micrograms of PM10 per cubic metre for Lanzarote and 63 micrograms for Fuerteventura. Fine Saharan dust can irritate the eyes and respiratory tract. People with respiratory or heart conditions, pregnant women and the elderly should therefore avoid physical exertion outdoors. They are also advised to keep windows and doors closed and to drink plenty of fluids.
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