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DGS recommends precautions due to North African dust

Diário de Viseu14 September 2026 at 14:15

The Directorate-General for Health (DGS) issued a statement recommending precautions to the Portuguese population due to the arrival of dust from the North African deserts. According to the DGS, an air mass is expected to cross mainland Portugal over the next two days, carrying suspended dust. The Directorate-General for Health alerts to the need for precautions during this period, especially for more vulnerable groups in the population.

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Readers should be aware that air quality will be affected during these two days, which may pose risks for vulnerable groups such as asthmatics, people with chronic respiratory diseases, elderly people, and children. The DGS recommends that they follow health guidelines during this period of dust exposure.

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