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November rain: 35 mm at Ajreif, 23 at Ouadane, showers in Nouadhibou and Nouakchott

The Richat Structure in Adrar seen from space
The Richat Structure in Adrar seen from space (file)

Madar (Nouakchott) - Rain gauges recorded moderate to light rainfall in scattered parts of Mauritania on November 1 and 2, 2026, peaking at 35 mm in Ajreif in the Adrar region, according to the interior ministry's administrative communications service, as reported by the Mauritanian News Agency.

In Adrar, Ouadane recorded 23 mm, Atar 19 mm, Oujeft 16 mm, Irij Abdaou 13 mm, El Meddah and Chinguetti 9 mm each, Talhaya 8 mm, Inter Kent 3 mm and Lekrere 2 mm.

In Dakhlet Nouadhibou, Nouadhibou received 10 mm and Inal 3 mm; in Trarza, Mederdra recorded 10 mm. In Tiris Zemmour, Zouerate recorded 8 mm, Fderik 7 mm and Bir Moghrein 1 mm. In Inchiri, Akjoujt received 9 mm, Smeia 5 mm, and Benichab and Mhaijrat 3 mm each.

In Nouakchott, totals ranged from 6 mm in Sebkha and 5 mm in Ksar and Toujounine to 3 mm in Tevragh Zeina and El Mina, 2 mm in Dar Naim, 1 mm in Arafat and 0.5 mm in Teyarett.

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