Rabat – Several regions across Morocco are set to experience heavy rain and snow from Wednesday through Saturday.
The national weather authority issued an orange-level alert, forecasting significant rain ranging between 40 and 60 millimeters in several provinces starting Wednesday night at 8 pm.
These include Al Hoceima, El M’diq-Fnideq, Tetouan, Tangier-Asilah, Ouezzane, Larache, Fahs-Anjra, Chefchaouen, Taza, and Taounate. The rainfall is expected to last until Thursday at 12 pm.
The Directorate of Meteorology (DGM) also forecasted snow blanketing 50 to 80 centimeters at elevations of over 1,500 meters, affecting the prefectures and provinces of Ifrane, Azilal, Beni Mellal, and Midelt.
Meanwhile, snowfall between 10 to 50 centimeters is expected in Al Haouz, Khenifra, Boulemane, Al Hoceima, Chefchaouen, Sefrou, and Taroudant.
This cold weather across all these regions is set to begin on Thursday at 9 p.m. and last until Saturday at 6 a.m.
The majority of Moroccan regions witnessed extreme weather conditions last week due to strong winds and heavy rain and snow, prompting the DGM to issue several red alerts.
In addition, the Ministry of Education suspended classes in several cities in northern Morocco to ensure the safety of students and teachers in the wake of these weather events.
Authorities advised citizens to be cautious and avoid unnecessary travel during this period.
