The Maghreb, particularly Morocco and Tunisia, is facing a dramatic shift in climate patterns, transitioning rapidly from long periods of drought to catastrophic flooding. Recent heavy rains have inundated several Moroccan cities, particularly in the north, such as Tetouan and Ksar al-Kabir, causing significant human and material losses. Meanwhile, Tunisia is also grappling with exceptional rainfall that has turned the streets of many northeastern cities into torrents, affecting areas that previously believed they were safe from flooding due to years of drought.

The correlation between these extreme weather events and climate change, which is increasing the frequency of highly variable weather phenomena, cannot be overstated. Scientific studies have previously indicated that drought plays a role in exacerbating these conditions, making the recent floods a point of concern for both environmental and disaster management in the region. As communities recover from the immediate impacts of such flooding, questions arise regarding the preparedness and resilience of these areas to cope with such stark climatic changes.

From the Atlantic coast to the edges of the Libyan desert, the recent catastrophic floods that struck the region bring to the forefront a critical question: how has the area transitioned so suddenly from an "historic drought" to "catastrophic flooding"? This paradox illustrates not only the unpredictability of climate patterns in the Maghreb but also serves as a warning of the potential future impacts that climate change could continue to impose on the region's societies and economies.