The Sahara Desert dust clouds blanketed Greece in an orange haze during a storm.

Dust clouds from the Sahara Desert in North Africa swept across the Mediterranean Sea, casting a haunting orange hue over the skies of Athens.

Footage shows dense dust clouds engulfing the cityscape, obscuring iconic landmarks such as the ancient citadel of Acropolis, which stood shrouded in an eerie orange glow on April 23.

Onlooker Elly Vintiadis described the dramatic transformation gripping the Greek capita as 'apocalyptic'.

The phenomenon, commonly known as the 'Saharan dust storm,' occurs when strong winds carry dust particles from the Sahara Desert across vast distances, reaching as far as Europe and even the Americas. While not uncommon, the intensity of the dust clouds and their impact on visibility and air quality can vary significantly.