Such rain in two days that even a barren desert became home to lakes; Iriki lake filled up after 50 years in Morocco

Africa’s Sahara Desert, considered the world’s driest and barren region, received such heavy rainfall after 50 years that the place has become green. In just two days of rain, the usually barren sand dunes are now submerged under sheets of water. According to experts, this situation has arisen due to climate change and abnormal weather conditions. NASA has captured spectacular pictures of water flowing through the Sahara sand, surrounding ancient palaces and desert vegetation through satellite. It now looks like a blue lagoon among palm trees and sand dunes. Morocco’s Iriki Lake is also completely filled with water after 50 years. Earlier, the Sahara Desert had rained in 1974 after a 6-year drought, which later turned into a flood.

100 mm of rain in 24 hours

South-eastern Morocco receives an average of less than 250 mm of rain throughout the year. But, in September itself, many areas have received abnormal rain in the last two days. In Tata, one of the most affected areas, a wonderful view is seen after the rain. At the same time, Tagounit village, located about 450 km south of the capital Rabat, has received 100 mm of rain in 24 hours.

Underground water sources expected to be filled

Hussein Joabeb, an official of Morocco’s General Directorate of Meteorology, said, “This is a rare tropical storm and can change the weather pattern in the coming time. This can cause more storms in the future. This rain can help replenish underground water sources.” Rain also brought grief Unfortunately, floods caused by heavy rains killed more than 20 people in Morocco and Algeria and destroyed farmers’ crops.