A significant sand drift from South Iceland is currently degrading air quality in Reykjavik, raising concerns among public health officials. Svava S. Steinarsdóttir of the Reykjavik Public Health Authority attributes the pollution to a combination of street dust and sand drift, affecting even areas typically spared from heavy traffic. Þorsteinn Jóhannsson from the Icelandic Environment and Energy Agency notes that such conditions are common when snow melts and dry weather persists, posing risks, particularly for those with respiratory issues.