Rare deluge floods parts of the Sahara desert for the first time in decades
A rare deluge of rainfall left blue lagoons of water amid the palm trees and sand dunes of the Sahara desert, nourishing some of its driest regions with more water than they had seen in decades. Southeastern Morocco 's desert is among the most arid places in the world and rarely experiences rain in late summer.
Flooding in the Sahara desert fills lake that had been dry for 50 years
A September deluge was the most seen in decades, particularly in the southeastern village of Rabat, where 4 inches of rain poured in a day.
Heavy Rains Transform Parts of the Sahara Desert
In an unprecedented turn of events, regions of the Sahara Desert have been inundated by severe rainstorms. This unusual occurrence, which has caused significant flooding, poses a serious risk to local residents.
PICTURES: Parts of Sahara Desert flooded first time in 50 years
A rare downpour has turned parts of the Sahara Desert into blue lagoons, with water pooling around palm trees and sand dunes
Rare Rain in the Sahara Desert Causes Phenomenon
An unusual deluge has left vibrant blue lagoons amid the palm trees of the Sahara Desert, rejuvenating some drought-stricken areas.
IN PICTURES: Sahara Desert transformed after rare rains flood dry landscape
In the desert town of Merzouga, located near Rachidia, water gushed through arid lands, filling up ancient lakebeds that had been dry for decades. The storms, which occurred over two days in September, exceeded annual rainfall averages in several areas, with more than 100mm (3.9 inches) recorded in Tagounite, about 450km south of Rabat.
Water gushes through sand dunes after a rare rainfall in the Sahara desert
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — A rare deluge of rainfall left blue lagoons of water amid the palm trees and sand dunes of the Sahara desert, nourishing some of its driest regions with more water than they had seen in decades.
The Sahara desert's rare rainfall triggers deadly floods
The most significant rainfall in 50 years has led to unexpected flooding in the Sahara Desert. Residents were caught off guard. At least 20 people have died, and many others are missing. Unprecedented rainfall has caused flooding in the Sahara,
Rare sight pictured as the Sahara desert floods for the first time in 50 years
South-eastern Morocco's desert is among the most arid places in the world and rarely experiences rain in late summer.
Rare Deluge Leaves Sahara Desert Flooded In Morocco, Receives Most Rainfall In 30 Years
Water rushing between the sand dunes of southern Morocco: the surreal image left by the heavy rains that fell in August and September have given a different face to the Moroccan Sahara, better known for its frequent droughts.
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Rare deluge floods Sahara desert for first time in decades
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