Cuban experts from the Institute of Meteorology reported on Cuban television that the island is being hit by the so-called “Saharan dust,” or haze as it’s known in other parts of the world. The affected allergy sufferers are called with this information.
According to official reports, the influence of this “dust” is a frequent phenomenon in Cuba at this time of year and, in addition to the deterioration in the quality of the air inhaled, the most visible will be a sky between whitish and yellowish, in addition to feeling more warm.
They explain that the presence of this natural phenomenon stops rain from forming. It’s common in the summer for Cuba and the rest of the Caribbean, and it happens year after year without causing any more anxiety than usual for allergy sufferers.
Specialists advise that those with allergies or respiratory conditions should take preventive measures, using the face mask could benefit from also having antihistamines on hand if you have any as this can cause hives on the skin. These patients are the most vulnerable to the consequences of the arrival of the “dust from the Sahara” or fog in Cuba.
If you’re wondering why you’re sneezing, sneezing or burning your eyes, it’s probably because of the presence of Saharan dust in the Caribbean. Several meteorological offices in the region, not just Cuba’s, have issued health warnings due to this “fog.”
For example, the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services said in an air quality bulletin this weekend, “air quality has fallen to moderate levels as a result of 2.5 and 10 particulate matter, coupled with a further increase in dust from the Sahara.”
“The risk of health problems is high, especially for people who are normally sensitive, such as asthmatics, and there could be limited health effects. Air quality could continue to rise to unhealthy levels for vulnerable groups,” they said.