Rare Sahara floods bring Morocco’s dried-up south back to life

In Morocco’s southeastern desert, rare heavy rains have replenished lakes and ponds, attracting tourists and locals alike to witness the transformation in places like Merzouga. The rainfall, after nearly 20 years of barrenness, has revived the landscape, providing relief to the region’s agriculture sector amid its worst drought in nearly 40 years. Experts attribute the event to climate change, warning that while the rains have brought temporary respite, lasting change will require sustained precipitation over time.

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