Rare Images Capture the First Flooding in the Sahara Desert in 50 Years

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Unprecedented rainfall leaves blue lagoons in Sahara Desert: Report

The agency also cited the Moroccan government to reveal that several areas of the country have received more rainfall in two days than their yearly averages (250 mm or 10 inches).

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Water Gushes Through Sand Dunes As Sahara Desert Witnesses First Floods In50Years:Watch

Experts warn these storms, caused by an extratropical system, could signal more extreme weather for the region

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Rare Heavy Rainfall Sees Sahara Flood For First Time In Decades

There are also concerns that such a cyclone could have longer-term consequences for weather in the region, Youabeb told AP, with the potential for more storms in the future as a result of increased evaporation and moisture in the air.

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