Overview
- The regional advisory says dust from northern Africa will affect the entire community from February 24 for at least three days.
- Authorities describe the intrusion as a natural phenomenon not subject to direct control, focusing the response on reducing exposure.
- People in risk groups are urged to limit strenuous outdoor activity, follow prescribed treatment plans, and watch for cough, throat irritation, shortness of breath, fatigue, or palpitations.
- Because concentrations will vary by hour and location, residents are advised to check local air‑quality information before outdoor plans.
- To minimize added particles, officials recommend avoiding outdoor burning of plant waste and other activities that generate emissions, noting Spain and EU rules set no specific public‑information threshold for this pollutant.