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Unexpected Heavy Rains Begin in the Sahara Desert, Leading to Potential Flooding
Unexpected heavy rains are starting in the Sahara Desert, which could lead to the formation of floods. The first image shows the forecast for precipitation anomalies (in inches, 1 inch = 2.54 cm) over a 16-day period (from August 26 to September 11). The second image depicts the projected actual amount of precipitation (in inches) for the same period.