Red Rain at Idukki in Kerala

Generally Rain water is white in colour but Their is a rain, with red coloured at Idukki.This red rain first fell on 25th July in the year 2001. and occurred sporadically for 2 months, staining clothes and buildings as it poured. This blood-red downpour, when collected by the locals, turned into clean water with red particles settled at the bottom.

The Theory: The scientists, after much analysis and debate, have zeroed in on one explanation for this occurrence. They say that the red particles are airborne spores of the locally growing alga in the region.