Black Rain In Tehran : What is black rain? How oil fires, smoke, and atmospheric pollution can turn rainfall dark and potentially harmful |
Recently, the rare scientific phenomenon received global attention after reports from Tehran in March 2026 indicated that residents observed ‘dark rain’ following airstrikes on oil storage facilities. This led to massive fires that released thick smoke into the atmosphere. When rain clouds formed over the city, the raindrops fell into the clouds, thus forming dark…
