"Sahara Dust" settles across London

'Dust rain' has been reported in areas around London leaving a fine red-colour dust on cars. The dust has actually travelled all the way from the Sahara Desert in North Africa.

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"Sahara dust" found all over the capital

You've been telling us on Facebook that the #Saharadust has been all over the capital today. Areas including Grays, North Kent, Walthamstow, Islington, Watford, Staines and Isleworth.

Send us your pics to @ITVLondon on twitter too.

Sahara desert 'dust rain' in London

The Sahara Desert

'Dust rain' has been reported in areas around London leaving a fine red-colour dust on cars.The dust has actually travelled all the way from the Sahara Desert in North Africa. It's been transported by a south easterly breeze.

The particles stay airborne before being deposited during showers. More dust rain is possible in the next 72 hours as showers continue to drift in from the south.

Have you seen any 'dust rain'? Tweet us your pictures @itvlondon.

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