Spain's Dirty Little Secret – The filthy red dust from above

What is Calima — and why does it turn rain into mud in Spain? In this episode of Spanish Practices , we explore the Saharan dust storms that sweep across Spain, turning skies orange, coating homes in red grime, and impacting air quality. From the dramatic March 2022 "mega-Calima" to the strange reality of "mud rain," this is Spain's dirty little secret explained. Learn what causes Calima, the health risks, how to clean up afterwards, and why these dust events may be becoming more frequent.

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Spain's Dirty Little Secret – The filthy red dust from above is an episode from Spanish Practices by Creative Radio Partnership Ltd.

This episode is 11:05 long.

This episode was published on Apr 29, 2026.

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