A Saharan dust storm has dramatically affected Santorini, Greece, turning its typically blue skies into an unsettling orange-red hue. Residents and the island's 15,500 permanent inhabitants are now wearing face masks outdoors to shield themselves from the hazardous dust particles. This weather phenomenon, originating from North Africa, approximately 2,300 miles away, has not only disrupted daily life but also impacted tourism, with two million visitors annually. Many flights have been diverted to other locations, including airports in Crete, Athens, and Corfu. The storm is also linked to broader climate change issues, as it follows a series of extreme weather events, including flooding in December and strong winds from Storm Erminio. Tragically, a man died near Athens due to flooding caused by the storm. Similar dust storms have affected regions in Libya, where a state of emergency was declared in Tobruk.