Harmatan, the season of dust

Right from the New Year to Feb, here in Ghana is a season called Harmatan,when the hot and dusty wind is blown down from the Sahara to the West African countries.

During the two winters I have spent here in Accra, this year the Harmatan haze is particularly and noticeably bad. Through this whole week, everyday the sky has never cleared, the sun was half visible. Unlike Winter foggy days, the temperature is still hovering around 80 degree (20 degree Celsius). The fine dusty particles are everywhere and have made people coughing and avoid going outdoor.

Even the raining season will be still several months away, but one rainy break in the middle of dusty haze will be so much welcomed.

(photo courtesy: Flikr/hiyori)