Upcoming Snowfall and Weather Conditions in Morocco
In an announcement from Morocco's General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM), forecasts indicate that several regions in the country will experience snowfall next week. The weather alert specifies that snowfall is expected to begin on Tuesday and will primarily affect elevations above 2,000 meters. The provinces set to be impacted include Ouarzazate, Tinghir, Al Haouz, and Azilal, with predictions stating that snowfall will commence at noon on Tuesday.
Morocco has been grappling with a prolonged period of cold weather, which has been accompanied by significant snowfall and heavy rain. These conditions have led to severe flooding in various areas, prompting the government to declare multiple regions as disaster zones. Tens of thousands of residents have been evacuated to safer locations as a precautionary measure. Recently, authorities have started allowing citizens to return to their homes in various affected regions, including Ksar El Kebir, which suffered from flooding due to the rising water levels in the country's dams.
Impact on Agriculture and Water Resources
While the recent rainfall has been beneficial for replenishing Morocco's water reserves, it has also posed challenges for infrastructure and agriculture. Farmers have voiced concerns about the impact of heavy precipitation on their crops. Official reports indicate that Morocco's dams have reached a capacity of 70.6%, with some reservoirs, such as the Al Wahda Dam in Taounate and the Idriss I Dam, nearing full capacity at 85% and 86% respectively. In Larache, the Dar Khrofa Dam is at full capacity, and the Bin El Ouidane Dam in Azilal holds 77% of its total volume. As February transitioned into mid-March, weather patterns began to stabilize, but recent forecasts suggest further rainfall could occur this weekend, coinciding with the potential conclusion of Ramadan in Morocco.
As reported by moroccoworldnews.com.
