Rare Rainbow-Colored Cloud Iridescence Observed and Photographed Over Ladakh
A rare natural phenomenon called cloud iridescence was recently observed over Ladakh, where clouds displayed vibrant rainbow-like colors including pink, green, blue, and violet. Yoga teacher Prerna Dalal captured and shared photographs of the event on Instagram, sparking curiosity and some skepticism about their authenticity. Fact-checkers confirmed the images are genuine. This uncommon atmospheric effect occurs when sunlight interacts with tiny water droplets or ice crystals, and Ladakh's high altitude and clear skies provide favorable conditions for such sightings.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (72/100). Lens Score 30/100.
Outlets measured: ndtv, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (65–78/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 26 Aug, 08:03 am. Other outlets followed.
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