Severe Thunderstorms and Hail Predicted for Marrakech-Settat Region
The General Directorate of Meteorology has issued a warning anticipating strong thunderstorms accompanied by hail and gusty winds on Saturday, October 10, and Sunday, October 11, across several areas in the country. This alert, classified as an "orange" level of vigilance, indicates that rainfall amounts between 25 to 40 millimeters are expected, particularly affecting the provinces of Tata, Chtouka-Ait Baha, Al Haouz, Kelaa des Sraghna, Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Tiznit, Khenifra, Boulemane, Ifrane, Al Hoceima, Midelt, Rhamna, Beni Mellal, Assa-Zag, Chichaoua, Fquih Ben Salah, Azilal, Guelmim, Agadir-Ida Ou Tanane, Taroudant, Inzegane-Ait Melloul, Sidi Ifni, and Essaouira. The storms are expected to occur from 1 PM to 11 PM on Saturday.
In addition, similar thunderstorm activity is forecast for the provinces of Tinghir and Errachidia, with rainfall of 25 to 40 millimeters expected from 10 PM Saturday until noon on Sunday. Furthermore, Figuig is also anticipated to experience similar conditions, with expected rainfall ranging from 30 to 50 millimeters from Saturday at 1 PM until Sunday at 6 PM.
As reported by marrakechalaan.com.
