A study on Sebkha el Melah lake in Algeria links the filling of ancient Sahara lakes to weather systems in Morocco, specifically Atlantic-origin storms. The research highlights that heavy rainfall events, rather than a general increase in precipitation, are key to lake-filling episodes.
Despite remaining below the average for rainy years, recent rainfall has brought noticeable improvements to wetlands, making a significant difference after seven years of unprecedented drought. In this fragile ecosystem, now in the process of recovery, some species are returning to their natural habitats. Additionally, water has returned to several estuaries where drying out had previously threatened important sites.
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