Severe Heatwave Forecasted Across Morocco
Morocco is bracing for an intense heatwave combined with thunderstorms, hail, and strong winds from Sunday through Tuesday. The Moroccan General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM) has issued an orange alert, forecasting temperatures to reach between 42°C and 46°C in several provinces including Assa-Zag, Tata, Boujdour, Oued Ed-Dahab, Aousserd, Es-Semara, and Zagora. Residents in these areas should prepare for extreme heat conditions that may pose health risks, particularly for vulnerable populations.
In addition to the extreme temperatures, the DGM predicts that areas such as Tan-Tan, Skhirate-Témara, Khémisset, Rehamna, Ouezzane, Larache, Taounate, El Kelâa des Sraghna, Laâyoune, Guelmim, Settat, Khouribga, Sidi Slimane, Sidi Kacem, Kénitra, Taroudant, Fquih Ben Salah, Béni Mellal, and Salé will experience temperatures ranging from 38°C to 42°C on Sunday and Monday. This broad swath of heat affects a significant portion of the country, indicating a widespread impact on daily life and activities.
Furthermore, thunderstorms accompanied by hail and powerful gusts of wind are expected to hit regions such as Azilal, Boulemane, Rehamna, Marrakech, El Kelâa des Sraghna, Chichaoua, Al Haouz, Settat, Khouribga, Taroudant, Ouarzazate, Figuig, Midelt, Khénifra, Ifrane, Fquih Ben Salah, and Béni Mellal. Rainfall amounts could reach between 25 to 35 mm, particularly during the afternoon hours on Sunday, from 2 PM to 11 PM. The combination of heat and potential storms necessitates preparedness and caution among residents as they navigate the weather challenges ahead.
As reported by yabiladi.com.
