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North African Dust Worsens Air Quality. Find Out What the DGS RecommendsPhoto by dimitrisvetsikas1969 on Pexels
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North African Dust Worsens Air Quality. Find Out What the DGS Recommends

SOL14 September 2026 at 13:50

An air mass from North Africa is expected to cause air quality degradation this Monday and Tuesday. This meteorological phenomenon carries dust particles that affect air quality in Portugal.

The Directorate-General for Health issued recommendations for the population during this period. The DGS advises avoiding prolonged exertion and limiting outdoor physical activity.

Groups considered more vulnerable should increase their precautions. Children, elderly people, and people with respiratory or cardiovascular problems are the main risk groups affected by this air quality degradation.

Why this matters

Readers in the region face immediate health risk due to poor air quality, especially vulnerable groups such as children, elderly people, and people with respiratory or cardiovascular problems. The DGS information allows them to take concrete precautions, such as limiting outdoor activities, in the next 48 hours.

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