Massive Saharan dust storm sweeps across Morocco, Algeria, and Mauritania, Africa
A 1 600 km (1 000 miles) long sandstorm swept across parts of Morocco, Algeria, and Mauritania on March 30, 2026, before it moved into the Atlantic Ocean.
Heavy rains soak Sahara Desert as northward ITCZ shift alters African weather patterns
Heavy rainfall across the Sahara Desert, linked to a shift in the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), is leading to extraordinary weather patterns across Africa. Forecast models suggest that the region may see several years’ worth of rain over the coming weeks making 2024 the wettest year for the Sahara Desert, with Mauritania and Mali among the hardest-hit areas.
Severe flooding in Mauritania kills 5, risk of outbreak of waterborne diseases
Heavy rainfall affecting Mauritania since August 25, 2019, resulted in extreme flooding in parts of the country, claiming the lives of at least 5 people. Reports stated that the fatalities were recorded in Selibaby City in Guidimaka Region. Houses and establishments…
Saharan dust blows off the coast of Mauritania
Golden sands from the Sahara Desert blow westward off the coast of Mauritania and the border zone by Western Sahara. Two main plumes can be observed, one north of the green waters of the Bay of Arguin and one to the south of it. Saharan Air Layer Analysis
Worsening drought threatens the Mauritania’s livestock
An association of cattle breeders from south-eastern Mauritania on Tuesday called for urgent government assistance as a worsening drought threatens the region’s livestock. Normally it should be 40 days into the rainy season, but this year the lateness of the rain is
