A huge wave of Saharan dust is making its way to Ireland, sparking fears rare ‘blood rain’ could fall.
The unusual phenomenon could bring an eerie hue to the sky, as well as leave cars covered in dust.
The Saharan dust cloud, as its name suggests, comes from the Sahara desert, and happens when strong winds blow from south-southwest towards north-northeast, kicking up dust and carrying it in gusts upwards across the continent of Europe.
