The Kingdom of Morocco is bracing for a significant shift in weather patterns as the General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM) issues an orange-level alert warning of heavy downpours, potential hail, and gale-force winds affecting multiple provinces. The severe weather system is projected to impact regions from the northern mountains down to the Atlantic coast, bringing much-needed precipitation while prompting local authorities and civil protection units to heighten their state of readiness.
Heavy Precipitation and High-Risk Provinces
According to the updated meteorological bulletin, intense rainfall accumulation ranging from 80 to 110 millimeters is anticipated to hit several key Moroccan provinces starting Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon. The hardest-hit areas in this primary tier include the mountainous and coastal zones of Chefchaouen, Al Hoceima, Tetouan, and Essaouira, alongside Chichaoua, Agadir-Ida-Ou-Tanane, Inezgane-Ait Melloul, and Chtouka-Ait Baha.
In addition, cumulative rainfall totals of 40 to 80 mm are forecast for Taounate, Larache, Sidi Kacem, Kenitra, Taza, Ouezzane, Tiznit, and Taroudant. Meanwhile, broader regions across Morocco—including major urban centers such as Casablanca, Rabat, Marrakech, and Tangier—will experience moderate showers ranging from 20 to 40 mm, contributing positively to agricultural reserves and national dam water levels following successive dry seasons.
Gale-Force Winds and Safety Measures
Beyond the heavy downpours, the DGM has warned of severe wind gusts reaching between 90 and 100 km/h accompanied by local dust storms on Wednesday evening. Provinces most vulnerable to these powerful winds include Sidi Bennour, Safi, Chichaoua, Essaouira, Youssoufia, Tetouan, El Jadida, Al Haouz, Taza, Driouch, Al Hoceima, Tangier-Assilah, and Chefchaouen. Slightly lower yet hazardous winds of 80 to 90 km/h are expected in Rehamna, Settat, Marrakech, and surrounding interior territories.
Local authorities across Morocco have urged citizens and motorists to exercise extreme caution, particularly in mountainous terrains prone to flash floods and coastal routes facing high wave action. Emergency services remain on high alert to ensure public safety, manage potential infrastructural disruptions, and secure agricultural zones.
As reported by fr.le360.ma.
