Saharan dust is causing a very severe Calima on El Hierro, La Palma and La Gomera. With 140 micrograms of PM10, La Palma is expected to experience the highest levels of Calima pollution in the Canary Islands on Tuesday. Teneriffa News rates the air quality on the island as very poor.
Levels of 128 micrograms of PM10 will also be recorded on El Hierro on Tuesday. On La Gomera, the daily average will rise to 109 micrograms on Wednesday, meaning that air quality there will also be classified as very poor.
The Calima forecast is based on the Copernicus CAMS model and measurements from the European Environment Agency. Strong Calima conditions are already prevailing on El Hierro, La Palma and La Gomera on Monday. The daily average concentrations are 91, 76 and 84 micrograms of PM10.
To begin with, pollution levels are also high in Tenerife and Gran Canaria. On Tuesday, PM10 levels of 99 micrograms are forecast for Tenerife, whilst Gran Canaria is expected to see 66 micrograms. This means that air quality is classified as poor.
Very strong Calima winds in Tenerife and Gran Canaria
Air pollution levels will continue to rise on Wednesday in Tenerife and Gran Canaria. Whilst Gran Canaria is expected to reach 123 micrograms of PM10, the forecast for Tenerife is 114 micrograms. Air quality is very poor on both islands.
From Tuesday to Wednesday, a strong Calima will also affect Fuerteventura and Lanzarote in the eastern Canary Islands. The forecast predicts 89 micrograms of PM10 on Fuerteventura and 82 micrograms on Lanzarote for Wednesday.
Fine Saharan dust can irritate the eyes and respiratory tract. People with respiratory or heart conditions, pregnant women and the elderly should avoid physical exertion outdoors. They should also keep windows and doors closed.
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