The Sahara may be flooded by rain: how the climate of Africa and Europe will change.

According to a new study, global warming may lead to a significant increase in rainfall in North Africa. The world's largest desert - the Sahara - may experience an era of rains and undergo changes in its landscape by the end of the 21st century.

Impact of Climate Change

According to inkorr.com: According to an article in Nature, scientists analyzed data from 40 CMIP6 climate models to explore how global warming will affect rainfall in Africa.

Changes in Precipitation

In scenarios with high greenhouse gas emissions, summer rainfall in the Sahara could increase by 75% by 2100. This will trigger significant greening of the territory. Additionally, the intensity of summer rains will rise in West, East, and Central Africa by 7% and 15-25% respectively.

Experts note that these changes are associated with the transformation of air masses and increased humidity, which will have both positive and negative consequences for African regions.

Consequences for Europe

Climate change in North Africa may also affect Europe. Increased rainfall in the Sahara may lead to a reduction of sand dust carried by winds to the European continent.

In regions like Namibia, a 5% decrease in rainfall is expected, which may create difficulties with water supply and agricultural crop cultivation. Increased rainfall often leads to floods and soil erosion, creating new challenges for the development of North Africa.

Recent studies confirm that global warming may cause serious problems for North Africa, and its effects may significantly impact Europe. The increase in rainfall in the Sahara will contribute to significant greening, but at the same time reduce the volumes of sand dust being carried to Europe. Such climate changes may also lead to new issues, such as soil erosion and difficulties in water supply in other parts of North Africa.