Heavy rain fell across the northeastern part of the Sahara Desert during September, producing large lakes of floodwater in the sand and creating surreal scenery in the process. It was the most rain in a short time to have fallen in this region in several decades.

The Sahara Desert might normally be one of the driest places on Earth, but September saw the northwest of the region flood for the first time in decades, after an extratropical cyclone brought with it rare heavy rainfall.

The Sahara Desert is famous for its far stretches of tan sand and seemingly nonstop hills. It has a huge tourist appeal and for many people, it is the most memorable experience they have during their visit to North Africa.