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THE PHENOMENON WILL AFFECT THE PYRENEES AND MUCH OF OCCITANIE. RAIN IS ALSO EXPECTED MEANING THE SAND PARTICLES WILL FALL WITH IT IN SOME AREAS An episode of Sahara sand dust is set to

return to France this week as the orange mist is forecast to be blown across the southwest of the country today (Tuesday, February 21). The sand, which is blown up from the Sahara via wind

currents, has been seen over Spain in the past few days and is set to arrive in the southwest, mainly in the Occitanie region. Guillaume Jusseau, from specialist weather site Météo Contact,

told _La Dépeche_ yesterday: “An anomaly at altitude above the Maghreb (northern Africa) will push Sahara sand towards us from tomorrow.” > ⏳Une anomalie d'altitude placée au large 

du Maghreb, va nous > propulser du #sable du #Sahara dès demain. Donnant des pluies > chargées (modérément) en sable, agglomérée aux polluants dans > l'air provoquant 

possiblement la contamination des sols & sources > d'💧.pic.twitter.com/xK5esZAFk8 > — Guillaume Jauseau (@GJauseau) February 20, 2023 And although the phenomenon typically

brings remarkable orange skies, it is also expected to bring rain that is moderately full of dust particles, which can mix with existing air pollution to cause contamination of the soil, and

water sources. Residents are advised to cover any outdoor water sources and to wait until the phenomenon has passed before washing outdoor furniture or vehicles parked outdoors. > 🔴 Les 

remontées de #sable du #Sahara se confirment par le > sud-ouest de l'#Europe en ce début de semaine. La #France sera > surtout impactée entre mardi et jeudi, d'autant plus 

que la #pluie > reviendra mercredi. Ne nettoyez pas votre véhicule durant cette > période ! ⚠ pic.twitter.com/ftpZBfWeta > — Anthony Grillon 🌪 (@AnthoGrillon) February 19, 2023 The

dust can also cause respiratory issues for anyone predisposed to them so people in affected areas are also advised to take extra care outdoors during the episode. The phenomenon is

relatively common, especially at this time of year (although last year it also happened in October). It has happened fairly regularly over the past two years, and even coloured ski slopes

with an orange tint as it moved across the mountains. In February 2021, scientists in Toulouse and Grenoble called for samples of snow with flecks of the sand, to help with their

environmental studies. RELATED ARTICLES ORANGE SKIES ON WAY AGAIN AS WINDS BRING SAHARAN SAND TO FRANCE