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Colourful cloud phenomenon captivates Sabahans

Climatologist says it’s not particularly rare, but ‘more irregular than a rainbow’

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 16 Oct 2020 2:33PM

Colourful cloud phenomenon captivates Sabahans
A view of the ‘cloud iridescence’ that appeared in the skies above Kota Kinabalu yesterday. – JASON SANTOS/The Vibes pic, October 16, 2020

by Jason Santos

KOTA KINABALU – Residents here were yesterday captivated by a colourful cloud phenomenon, images of which have been making the rounds online.

Climatologist Associate Prof Ramzah Dambul told The Vibes that the occurrence, called a “cloud iridescence”, is not particularly rare.

“This is not something very rare or elusive. But, it’s more irregular than a rainbow.”

Sabah has seen quite a number of interesting cloud formations over the years.

Waterspouts are a relatively regular occurrence, while squall lines in the shape of a dragon appeared above the state capital in recent years. – The Vibes, October 16, 2020

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