Close to the Arabian Peninsula and the Sahara Desert, the majority of Muslim nations fall under the category of regions with very little rainfall. This is the reason why the subtropical region experiences extremely high temperatures throughout the year. These nations also witness long spells of summer without rain. During the rainy season, they receive only brief and limited rainfall.
Among these nations, Egypt, Libya, and Saudi Arabia are notable. If they do receive abundant rainfall, a flood-like situation often occurs in Saudi Arabia because the monsoon stream passes through the ghats, bringing heavy rainfall. The country experiences sudden and intense showers. Saudi Arabia and Jordan often face such conditions.
Among the world’s ten most drought-hit nations, Egypt tops the list, where the average rainfall is extremely low. The country records only 18 mm of average rainfall, making it the most drought-affected nation. However, Chile’s Atacama Desert is considered the driest place on Earth, as some parts of it have not received rain for the last 100 years.
According to a World Atlas report, Libya ranks second on the list, with an average annual rainfall of 56 mm.
In the top 10 list, Saudi Arabia holds the third spot, where average rainfall generally ranges between 50 and 100 mm. Besides this, Qatar receives 74 mm, the UAE 78 mm, Bahrain 83 mm, Algeria 89 mm, Mauritania 92 mm, Jordan 111 mm, and Kuwait 121 mm of annual rainfall.
