Unprecedented Sahara rainfall linked to climate change causes flooding in Chad, Nigeria, and Sudan.

On September 10, unprecedented rainfall occurred in the Sahara Desert, leading to unusual greening and flooding in the region. This shift is linked to climate change, as the Intertropical Convergence Zone has moved northward, resulting in increased precipitation and disrupted Atlantic hurricane patterns. The phenomenon has caused catastrophic flooding in countries like Chad, Nigeria, and Sudan, raising concerns over the impacts of global warming and fossil fuel pollution.

September 13, 2024
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