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Rare Cloud Phenomenon in Bahrain: ‘Shelf Cloud’ Spotted

A shelf cloud is a type of low-hanging, horizontally extended, dense cloud formation. It usually appears at the leading edge of large thunderstorm systems known as cumulonimbus clouds.

Maneesha Prasoon
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Published : 23 Mar 2026 03:53 PM
Rare Cloud Phenomenon in Bahrain: ‘Shelf Cloud’ Spotted
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Maneesha Prasoon
Maneesha Prasoon
Maneesha Prasoon is a dedicated journalist at Metbeat News, specializing in weather reporting, climate trends, and environmental issues. She brings a solid academic and professional foundation to her role, holding a BA in Sociology and a PG Diploma in Television Journalism from the Keltron Knowledge Centre in Kozhikode.