Rare snowfall in the Sahara leaves beautiful imprints on desert
Authored By Bharat Sharma
Published: Jan 19, 2021, 24:48 IST | Updated: Jan 19, 2021, 24:48 IST
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Beautiful trail of patterns
The rare snowfall in the Sahara left a trail of beautiful imprints on the desert clad hills in Algeria
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A rare event
The region has witnessed snowfall only thrice in the last 42 years, this being the fourth time. The region received snowfall in 1979, 2018, and 2018.
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Temperatures dip
Temperatures dipped below -3 degree Celsius, triggering the onset of snow.
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Shades of white in Algeria
The snow was spotted in the Algerian side of the Sahara - in the region of Ain Sefra.
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Trail mesmerises residents
The trail of snow mesmerised the residents of the nearby town Naama. The patterns left behind by the snow would leave any bystander in awe!
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