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- Blood rain, caused by Saharan dust mixing with rain, is affecting Spain, Portugal, France, and the United Kingdom this week.
- The dust-laden air has about 50% less moisture than usual, hindering cloud formation, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
- The situation can worsen air pollution and exacerbate respiratory and cardiovascular issues.
- The FOX Forecast Center expects the event to conclude by Wednesday morning.
