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A red alert has been issued by European environmental agency CAMS, warning of the possibility of “blood rain” in the UK. Reports indicate that heavy downpours have been observed in various regions of the country in recent days, with some areas recording nearly daily rainfall. Experts claim that a large dust cloud from the Sahara Desert is approaching Europe, and when it meets the persistent rain showers in the UK, it will turn the rain a deep red color, commonly referred to as “blood rain.” Although this phenomenon may seem ominous, experts assure that the rain is not hazardous to human health. Instead, it may leave a fine red dust on cars and open surfaces.
According to senior scientist Mark Partridge, the red dust cloud is likely to pass over southern England, potentially reaching the UK by Wednesday, with the condition remaining for approximately two hours in the afternoon. British newspaper The Daily Mail suggests that the source of the dust cloud may be the burning of biofuel in African regions, releasing particles and pollutants into the atmosphere.
Experts explain that strong winds in the Sahara Desert can lift the dust cloud to higher altitudes, where it can travel thousands of kilometers to reach the UK. Meanwhile, the British Met Office has confirmed that the rain showers in the UK are expected to continue until mid-March.
In other news, a helicopter crash occurred off the coast of the Indian Ocean, resulting in the deaths of the pilot, co-pilot, and two crew members. The incident occurred shortly after 9:30 am local time due to technical difficulties. Former British ambassador Peter Mandelson was arrested by the London Police on suspicion of misconduct in public office, following revelations of his alleged relationship with notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
In Iran, the government has vowed to respond forcefully to any US military attack, amid rising tensions between the two nations. Protests have erupted in Mexico following the death of notorious drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as “El Mencho,” in a military operation. The operation was carried out based on intelligence provided by the US.
In other developments, a 5.6-magnitude earthquake was recorded in Taiwan, while US President Donald Trump has dismissed reports suggesting that a high-ranking US general had briefed him on the risks of a potential attack on Iran. In the occupied West Bank, Israeli settlers have burned a mosque and written hate slogans on its walls during the holy month of Ramadan.
A tragic incident occurred in the Indian state of Jharkhand, where an air ambulance crashed, killing seven people on board. The death of notorious Mexican drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes has sparked widespread protests across the country.
The UK’s Reform UK party has called for visa restrictions on countries, including Pakistan, that refuse to repatriate illegal immigrants and criminals. European Union foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell has warned that the situation in Iran is extremely serious, and that there is no need for another war in the region.
In Pakistan, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has filed an appeal against the election tribunal’s decision in the Supreme Court, following the party’s defeat in recent elections. Famous comedian Hani Zaffar has joked about his travels, saying that Dubai and Sharjah are like “a laneway in Karachi” to him.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has congratulated her team on the price reduction, urging the public to boycott retailers who do not follow the price list.
