A view of lakes caused by heavy rainfall between sand dunes in the desert town of Merzouga, near Rachidia, southeastern Morocco, Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.

Rare Rainstorm Transforms Sahara Desert

Morocco: A rare and unexpected deluge of rain has brought life to the normally arid Sahara desert, flooding parts of southeastern Morocco with more water than the region has seen in decades. The sudden downpour has filled dry lake beds, caused damage to farmland, and even claimed lives, but it

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A view of lakes caused by heavy rainfall between sand dunes in the desert town of Merzouga, near Rachidia, southeastern Morocco, Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.

Rare Rainstorm Transforms Sahara Desert

Morocco: A rare and unexpected deluge of rain has brought life to the normally arid Sahara desert, flooding parts of southeastern Morocco with more water than the region has seen in decades. The sudden downpour has filled dry lake beds, caused damage to farmland, and even claimed lives, but it

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