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By Venkitesh Ramakrishnan in Cochin
Scientists in the southern Indian state of Kerala have begun examining an unusual phenomenon: coloured rainfall in some parts of the state.ts southern and central districts have witnessed spells of coloured rain over the past week, prompting researchers to launch a formal investigation.
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Dust settles over Kerala's `red rain'
Vinson Kurian THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, July 31
IT'S official. The coloured rain in some parts of Kerala was caused by the fine dust thrown up by a disintegrating meteorite. The celestial body, passing at great speed, deposited the dust in the monsoon clouds, causing the downpour of colour.
thiruvananthapuram: scarlet rains and vanishing wells are the setting for the monsoons this time in kerala. yet, the phenomena have sent scientists scurrying around for answers. ironically, instead of providing an explanation for the curious happenings, scientists have thrown up more questions. after testing the red rainwater in changanassery and other places, scientists at the centre for earth science studies (cess) and botanic garden research (tbgri) labs have sought answers to four questions: is the explosive sound heard preceding the scarlet showers inter-linked? what ...... READ MORE