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875 ‘Blood Rain': Saharan Dust Cloud Set to Turn UK Rain Red

from SignsWatch ⦿ Seeing the Signs ⦿ and making sense of the Times

24 Feb 2026A Saharan dust cloud, tracked by the Copernicus atmosphere monitoring service, is expected to mix with rain in southern England, creating a rare phenomenon known as “blood rain.” This natural event, characterised by red or orange-tinted rain, is caused by the intense plume of dust reaching northwestern Europe.

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24 Feb 2026A Saharan dust cloud, tracked by the Copernicus atmosphere monitoring service, is expected to mix with rain in southern England, creating a rare phenomenon known as “blood rain.” This natural event, characterised by red or orange-tinted...

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