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The beginning of March 2026 will be recorded in meteorological chronicles as a period of extreme weather contrasts in Western and Central Europe. Heads of meteorological services in Spain have issued the highest warnings for the approaching low-pressure front named Regina. This deep low will strike with full force, first hitting the Canary Islands, and then moving over the southeastern part of the Iberian Peninsula. Forecasts indicate the occurrence of an extremely rare meteorological phenomenon known as mud rain. It forms when dust from the Sahara is swept up by air currents and mixed with precipitation in the upper layers of the atmosphere, resulting in the deposition of a layer of red sediment on buildings and vehicles. The situation in the Canary archipelago is particularly concerning due to the overlap of several threats. Civil services have issued a warning for high waves, which can reach several meters in height, threatening coastal infrastructure. Furthermore, wind gusts exceeding one hundred kilometers per hour are expected. Meteorologists warn that the arrival of cyclone Regina coincides with preparations for important local festivals, such as Fallas in Valencia, which could significantly complicate the planning of mass cultural events. The influx of cooler air masses will also cause a noticeable drop in temperature across the entire Mediterranean region, interrupting the previously stable weather. Historically, the phenomenon of 'Lluvia de barro' (mud rain) is a constant element of Spain's climate, related to its proximity to Africa, but the frequency and intensity of such events have increased in the last decade due to changes in air mass circulation over the Atlantic.Completely different moods prevail in Central Europe. German meteorological services report an exceptionally warm start to March, which resembles the height of spring more than the end of winter. In federal states such as Hesse, Rhineland-Palatinate, and Saarland, temperatures ranging from sixteen to eighteen degrees Celsius have been recorded. The sky over most of Germany remains cloudless, encouraging residents to engage in outdoor activities. Specialists indicate that such mild weather is the result of a stable high-pressure system, which effectively blocks the influx of Arctic air masses. Although the sun and warmth delight strollers, some forecasters express concern about the too-early plant vegetation cycle, which, in the event of sudden frosts in April, could lead to serious losses in agriculture and fruit farming. „Una nueva borrasca de gran impacto dejará lluvias abundantes en Canarias desde este lunes.” (A new high-impact depression will leave abundant rains in the Canaries from this Monday.) — Meteorological services spokesperson While southern Europe grapples with the elements, France finds itself in a transitional area. Regions such as Aquitaine are experiencing moderate cloud cover with scattered showers, forming a geographical bridge between the rainy south and the sunny north of the continent. The barometric situation in Europe remains dynamic, and weather models suggest that this radical division between the sunny center and the stormy south will persist at least until the middle of this week.