Overview

• Morocco's Sahara Desert experienced significant flooding due to record-breaking rainfall, with over 200 millimeters falling in just 48 hours.
• These extreme weather events, described as extratropical storms, have reshaped the desert landscape, filling long-dry areas like Lake Iriqui.
• The floods have resulted in 18 fatalities, the collapse of 56 homes, and severely disrupted infrastructure, including roads and airports.
• Experts warn that such intense precipitation events may become more frequent due to climate change, which accelerates the hydrological cycle.
• In Marrakech, recent storms caused severe flooding, leading to school closures and flight disruptions, raising concerns about drainage systems.