Climate change affects the entire planet and, like what happened with a "dana" over the Iberian Peninsula, generated numerous floods during the last four days. The northwestern area of Nevada was hit by unexpected and heavy rains that have flooded the desert, causing the entire festival environment to become a large quagmire, which impedes mobility, even making it difficult to travel on foot, given that the mud reaches the ankles.
70,000 campers remain trapped as the exits were closed by authorities and organizers, given that the tracks have become impassable roads for large vehicles, many of them already stuck in the mud in the first attempts to leave the place, according to CNN.
Burning Man 2023. Photograph courtesy of Jamen Percy.
Playa is the term used to describe dry, sunken lake beds in deserts, where water evaporates rather than runs off, and even a small amount of rain can quickly soak a large area.
The ritual burning had to be postponed until conditions were safe, given the impossibility of moving security means and vehicles for the burning. Organizers advised attendees to shelter in place until the ground has dried enough to drive safely.
70,000 campers remain trapped as the exits were closed by authorities and organizers, given that the tracks have become impassable roads for large vehicles, many of them already stuck in the mud in the first attempts to leave the place, according to CNN.
Burning Man 2023. Photograph courtesy of Jamen Percy.
Playa is the term used to describe dry, sunken lake beds in deserts, where water evaporates rather than runs off, and even a small amount of rain can quickly soak a large area.
The ritual burning had to be postponed until conditions were safe, given the impossibility of moving security means and vehicles for the burning. Organizers advised attendees to shelter in place until the ground has dried enough to drive safely.
