A unique phenomenon occurred in the Sahara Desert, where an unusual downpour created stunning blue lagoons amidst the typically dry landscape of palm trees and sand dunes. This rare event brought much-needed relief to some of the most parched regions, providing more water than they had seen in decades.
The southeastern part of Morocco’s desert, known for its extreme aridity, seldom witnesses rain during late summer.
According to Moroccan officials, a two-day rainfall in September surpassed annual averages in areas receiving less than 250 millimetres (10 inches) per year. In Tagounite village, located approximately 450 kilometres (280 miles) south of Rabat, over 100mm (3.9 inches) fell within a day.
The storms painted a mesmerizing picture as water flowed abundantly through the Saharan sands alongside ancient castles and desert vegetation.
“It has been several decades since we last witnessed such copious rainfall within such a short timeframe,” remarked Houssine Youabeb from Morocco’s General…
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