“Black rain” in Eydhafushi unsafe for use
08 May 2014, 5:54 PM
Lucy Lovell
The Public Health Unit (PHU) has warned Baa Atoll Eydhafushi Island residents against drinking or cooking with rainwater following a “black rain” shower on Tuesday.
Similar incidents of black colored rain were reported in Meemu Atoll Kolhufushi Island in 2011, and Haa Dhaal Atoll Kulhudhuffushi Island in 2006.
In 2013 there were further reports on Haa Dhaal Atoll Nolhivaram Island and Haa Dhaal Atoll Kurimbi Island, and in Dhaalu Atoll Meedhoo Island.
However, little seems to be known about the health implications of this occurrence. Islanders have speculated the phenomenon maybe acid rain.
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