Rabat – The General Directorate of Meteorology is expecting a new wave of dust storms and strong winds in several Moroccan provinces on Thursday.
Morocco’s weather office today announced that strong winds ranging from 75 to 85 kilometers per hour are expected to affect the provinces of Figuig, Boulemane, Azilal, and Sidi Bennour from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
The same weather will concern Sidi Bennour, Safi, Al Haouz, Chichaoua, Youssoufia, Marrakech and Essaouira.
Wind and dust storms are also affecting Midelt, Errachidia, Tinghir, and Ouarzazate on the same day.
Morocco has been witnessing a series of similar weather alerts, with rainfall covering the whole country reviving water reserves in dams and water sources that have been affected by drought.
Recent statistics from the Ministry of Equipment and Water revealed that several dam reservoirs gained over 30 million cubic meters of water in just 24 hours.
The Mohammed Ben Abdellah Dam experienced one of the most significant gains, with water stocks rising by approximately 15.9 million cubic meters, bringing its filling rate to 44.32%.
Similarly, the Mohammed V Dam saw an increase of 6.1 million cubic meters, reaching a 48.91% fill rate.
The Al Wahda Dam’s reserves grew by 2.1 million cubic meters, raising its stock to 38.2%, while the Kansera Dam in Khemisset Province gained 3.1 million cubic meters, increasing its fill rate to 25%.
The global filling rate reached at least 5.7 billion cubic meters compared to the 4.6 billion cubic meters recorded before the recent rainfalls.
