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Explained: why the sky looks orange before a storm

Dust, low sun and thick cloud scatter the blue light away.

By Dr Kavita Rao

Published 27 October 2026 at 4:10 pm IST · 1 min read

Key points

Dust, low sun and thick cloud scatter the blue light away.
Why it matters for you.
Three things you can do today.

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A time-lapse (demo). Length: 0:06 Credit: Demo desk

The short answer

Dust, low sun and thick cloud scatter the blue light away.

Our science desk spoke to the people involved on Tuesday; they said more details would follow within the week.

Why it matters

It affects everyday decisions, from what you spend to how you plan the next few months.

What you can do

Check the official notice before you act.
Keep copies of your documents handy.
Ask questions early; deadlines move fast.

Also read: Explained: why the monsoon arrives earlier in some years and later in others

This is a demo story: every name, place, organisation and figure in it is fictional.

Length: 0:04 Credit: Demo desk

Credit: Demo desk

Credit: Demo desk

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