Rain is exceptionally uncommon in the Sahara, especially during late summer, but two days of rainfall in Morocco exceeded annual averages, transforming the landscape.
It's been 30 to 50 years since we've had this much rain in such a short space of time," says Houssine Youabeb, highlighting the rarity of the event in the region.
Experts predict that the unforeseen storms could significantly alter the area's long-term climate due to the additional moisture entering the atmosphere.
The mysterious weather event marks a welcome respite from the desert's prolonged dry spell, creating lagoons filled with water that have not been seen for decades.
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