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  "path": "/2026/03/04/dense-saharan-dust-reaches-spain-france-and-italy-reducing-air-quality-and-visibility/",
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  "textContent": "Thick Saharan dust from North Africa covered parts of Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, and neighboring countries on March 4, 2026, producing hazy skies, orange deposits, and moderate-to-poor air quality. Forecasts show the plume spreading toward central Europe before dispersing after March 6.\n\nSource",
  "title": "Dense Saharan dust reaches Spain, France and Italy, reducing air quality and visibility"
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