'Blood rain' and fiery sunsets as Saharan dust sweeps UK

'Blood rain' and fiery sunsets as Saharan dust sweeps UK

North African dust carried to the UK by a weather system are forecast to have some unusual effects in the coming days.

When Saharan dust mixes with rain it creates what is commonly known as blood rain. Tiny dust particles suspended in the atmosphere are captured by raindrops and deposited onto surfaces, leaving a t… [+826 chars]