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Massive Saharan dust cloud to sweep across US in days and bring polluted air

Sand and dirt brought over from Africa will create dry, hot conditions and reduce chance of hurricanes

The Independent UK

Weatherwatch: Saharan dust drops microorganisms into European soil

Scientists are examining how ‘blood rain’ affects soil microbiome, with Portuguese vineyards a particular focus

The Guardian - UK

Saharan dust storm turns Greek sky red as winds and flooding leave 1 person dead

A late winter rainstorm that lashed southern Greece over the last 24 hours turned the sky a surreal red, felled trees and resulted in the death of one man

The Independent UK

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Crete chaos: London flight diverted as choking cloud of Saharan dust smothers Greek island

Flights from the UK were among those disrupted as conditions worsened at Heraklion Airport

Evening Standard

Climate change is altering Saharan dust – and Europe is downwind

In recent years, residents of Spain, France and the UK have looked up to see an eerie sight: deep orange sunrises and skies thick with a yellowish haze. These hazy skies often deposit “blood rain”, rust-colored precipitation that leaves a fine grit on cars and windows.

The Conversation

‘Villages are burned, animals slaughtered. We have to let the world know what’s happening’: Tinariwen and Imarhan fight for Tuareg music

Tinariwen went from Saharan weddings to Grammy-winning acclaim – but violence has forced the desert blues masters into exile. Now, a new generation is stepping in to help

The Guardian - UK

Most Saharan dust is generated by ‘hidden thunderstorms’ high above the desert

When Saharan dust reaches the UK and Europe, as a huge country-sized cloud did over the past few days, it can transform the sky. Tiny particles drifting in the atmosphere scatter blue light while allowing reds and oranges to reach us intact, producing beautiful sunsets.

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‘Blood rain’ to hit UK as Saharan dust turns skies orange and red

Here’s where to see the most spectacular sunsets tonight

The Independent UK

Saharan dust to bring colourful sunsets and ‘blood rain’ to UK

It comes as temperatures on Thursday in some parts of the country could reach as high as 20C.

Evening Standard

Saharan dust plume to transform UK sunrises and sunsets this week

Fine sand from Saharan desert will travel thousands of miles and when mixed with rain can leave coating on cars

The Guardian - UK

‘Intense’ Saharan dust storm to sweep into Europe this week and bring hazy skies

Colourful sunrises, air pollution and dust deposits could impact much of southern Europe

The Independent UK

‘Blood rain’ could fall over UK tonight as Saharan dust cloud approaches

A Saharan dust cloud passing over the UK could create reddish skies and the possibility of ‘blood rain’

The Independent UK

Giant 'Saharan dust' plume swirls around Africa a week before it hit Florida — Earth from space

A recent satellite photo captured a giant comma-shaped cloud of "Saharan dust" being blown above the Atlantic Ocean. The hazy mass hit North America a week later.

LiveScience

Xenophobia grows amidst raids and repeated attacks on sub-Saharan Africans in Tunisia

Tunisian law enforcement has launched a wave of repression against the country’s sub-Saharan African population, carrying out random identity checks and sometimes violently arresting them, leaving their children abandoned and offering no access to any kind of legal support. Xenophobic and racist sentiments have also been circulating widely on Tunisian…

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Ireland weather: Expert warns of 'Saharan' effect before stormy conditions arrive this week

“Weather models not in agreement though so details uncertain”

Irish Mirror

Rare ‘blood rain’ weather could hit Ireland as huge Saharan dust storm to sweep across country

High pressure over central Europe looks set to drag Saharan dust north over Ireland this week. The unusual phenomenon could bring an eerie hue to the sky, as well as leave cars covered in dust.

Daily Mirror

UK weather forecast: Easter 21C ‘Saharan’ scorcher making Britain hotter than Malta

The Met Office says the UK could see highs of 21C over the Easter bank holiday as a "Saharan" blast of hot air moves in bringing summer-like temperatures to the country

Liverpool Echo

GMB's Laura Tobin predicts Easter weekend heatwave but warns risk of Saharan dust

Temperatures are set to be 'way above average' this Easter weekend

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Weather girl Laura Tobin says Brits to enjoy 20C Easter weekend - but warns risk of Saharan dust

The 40-year-old said figures are expected to be "way above average", which is "fantastic news" she says for anyone hoping for a summery Easter bank holiday

Glasgow Live

Tesco and Aldi issue urgent warnings to shoppers over 'dirty' fruit and vegetables

Major supermarkets Tesco and Aldi are issuing an urgent warning to customers over fresh produce which could have been dirtied by the Saharan dust cloud from earlier this month

Bristol Post

Aldi and Tesco urge shoppers to wash fruit and veg due to 'Saharan desert dust' fears

Customers are being asked to take extra precautions before consuming the produce

Daily Mirror

Tesco and Aldi issue urgent warning to customers buying fruit and vegetables

Major supermarkets Tesco and Aldi are issuing an urgent warning to customers over fresh produce which could have been dirtied by the Saharan dust cloud from earlier this month

The Independent UK

Air pollution in London and southeast hits worst level as public told to reduce physical activity

Britain is still experiencing Saharan dust in its atmosphere, expert says

Daily Mirror

Saharan dust on UK coast creates spectacular orange-purple ripples in the sky

The crazy colours are caused by a phenomenon known as Rayleigh scattering which is because of additional particles in the air. The Saharan dust cloud settled over the UK giving skies an otherworldly orange glow

Evening Standard

What is Saharan dust and why is it turning British skies orange?

Look out for some fabulous sunsets this week – and dusty cars

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