"Unprecedented California Rainstorms Create and Sustain Lake in Death Valley"

Historic rainstorms in California have created a rare phenomenon at Death Valley, with a lake forming at Badwater Basin after heavy rains and flash floods. The lake, which was initially expected to disappear by October, has been sustained by recent rainstorms and will continue to exist for a longer period. Death Valley, known for its scorching temperatures, has experienced cooler weather this week, with highs in the 50s to 60s. The temporary lake at Badwater Basin is a rare occurrence, as the area was once a former inland lake called Lake Manly, which dried up around 10,000 years ago.