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Rare Pink Fog Hits Britain Amid Flood Warnings

12/18/2025

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Britain's Pink Fog

On December 17, 2025, Britain experienced a rare pink fog over Oxfordshire and London.
Met Office spokesman Graham Madge explained it forms when red light penetrates fog and scatters shorter wavelengths.
The pink fog coincided with warnings of heavy rain and potential flooding across South Wales and southern England.
The Met Office cautioned that travel disruptions, including flight cancellations, could arise due to the adverse weather.

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Weather Warning Issued

On December 14, 2025, the Met Office issued amber and yellow warnings for heavy rain across northwest England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and parts of Wales.
Cumbria is expected to receive up to 200mm of rain over 48 hours.
The Environment Agency warned of significant flooding risks and urged people not to drive through floodwaters.
A new low-pressure system is expected to bring more wet and windy weather midweek.

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Britain's Pink Fog

On December 17, 2025, Britain experienced a rare pink fog over Oxfordshire and London.
Met Office spokesman Graham Madge explained it forms when red light penetrates fog and scatters shorter wavelengths.
The pink fog coincided with warnings of heavy rain and potential flooding across South Wales and southern England.
The Met Office cautioned that travel disruptions, including flight cancellations, could arise due to the adverse weather.

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