A Deluge for the Sahara: Satellites Tracked Extreme Rain Where It Feels Impossible
In September 2024, intense rainfall, exceeding 200 millimeters in some areas, transformed parts of the Sahara Desert, filling dry basins and briefly turning barren landscapes green. Satellite data revealed the extent of this rare event, caused by an unusually far-south penetrating extratropical cyclone, highlighting the importance of remote sensing in understanding weather in data-sparse regions.