What is black rain? How oil fires, smoke, and atmospheric pollution can turn rainfall dark and potentially harmful |

[ad_1] Recently, the rare scientific phenomenon received global attention after reports from Tehran in March 2026 indicated that residents observed ‘dark rain’ following airstrikes on oil storage facilities. This led to massive fires that released thick smoke into the atmosphere. When rain clouds formed over the city, the raindrops fell into the clouds, thus forming […]

Schools open, buses cancelled across GTA amid Ontario winter storm: Weather forecast, other details families need to know

[ad_1] GTA School Bus Cancellations: Winter Storm Disrupts Toronto and Hamilton Area Travel A powerful winter storm system sweeping across Southern Ontario on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 has led to widespread school bus cancellations across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA), disrupting morning routines for thousands of families as freezing rain, snow and ice […]

Saudi Arabia Ramadan 2026 weather outlook: Hotter days and lighter rain forecast for Makkah and Madinah | World News

[ad_1] Saudi Arabia forecasts warmer Ramadan 2026 with light rainfall expected in Makkah and Madinah/Image: SPA Pilgrims heading to the Two Holy Mosques during Ramadan should prepare for warmer days and limited rainfall. Saudi Arabia’s National Centre for Meteorology has released its preliminary climate outlook for Ramadan 1447H, forecasting above-average temperatures and below-normal rainfall in […]

Storm Marta’s fury: Spain and Portugal face heavy rain; emergency worker drowns

[ad_1] Storm Marta batters Spain and Portugal (Representative image) Fresh storms and torrential rain battered Spain and Portugal on Saturday, triggering widespread flooding, evacuations and major transport disruptions across the Iberian Peninsula, just days after earlier storms caused deadly damage in the region.In Portugal, the latest weather system — named Storm Marta — prompted the […]

Makkah hailstorm alert: Heavy rain and strong winds forecast across Saudi Arabia | World News

[ad_1] Hailstorm Warning Issued for Mecca as Thunderstorms Intensify / Image: file The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) has issued an urgent weather alert for the Makkah region, forecasting a significant shift from the typical dry heat to intense winter storms. As of February 4, 2026, meteorologists are tracking a weather system capable of producing […]

UAE weather forecast for February 02-08, 2026: Will foggy mornings, hint of rain in winter skies disrupt commute?

[ad_1] UAE Weather February 2 2026: Fog, Mild Temperatures, Chance of Rain As winter continues in the United Arab Emirates on Monday, February 02, 2026, residents and visitors alike are experiencing a mix of humidity-driven fog, pleasant daytime warmth and partly cloudy skies, typical of the transitional weather pattern that characterises early February in the […]

Watch: Sharjah Police cracks down on 8 drivers for dangerous driving stunts during rain, seize vehicles

[ad_1] Sharjah’s Rainy Roads Turn Into Danger Zone: Police Take Action Against 8 Stunt Drivers Sharjah Police have launched a decisive legal crackdown on motorists caught performing dangerous driving stunts during rainfall, seizing multiple vehicles and initiating action against eight drivers whose reckless behaviour risked lives on public roads. The incident, which went viral on […]

Strong Western Disturbance to Bring Rain and Hail for Three Days

[ad_1] A strong western disturbance is becoming active over RAJASTHAN, leading to a change in weather conditions across the state. Starting Saturday, Jaipur and various other regions are expected to experience rainfall and hail over the next three days. This is the third time in January that a western disturbance has become active. On Friday […]

UAE sees cloudy weather, possible rain in northern regions today | World News

[ad_1] UAE faces a stretch of unsettled winter weather with rising humidity, cloud cover / AI Generated Image After weeks of clear, dry skies, the UAE is bracing for a change in pace as a weak low-pressure system moves in from the east. According to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), residents can expect a […]

UAE’s cloud seeding secret: How salt, AI, drones are used to make it rain in desert

[ad_1] How Does It Rain in the Desert? The UAE’s Cloud-Seeding Secret Explained Even if you have never been to a desert, you would have seen it on screens, how rain bursts despite arid desert sun but in the UAE, rain does not just happen by chance. Behind the scenes, scientists are actively nudging clouds […]