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Join on Telegram Rabat – Morocco continues to grapple with an alarming water crisis, with a 67% deficit in rainfall in recent months, said the Minister of Equipment and Water Nizar Baraka.
Addressing the House of Representatives during the weekly session, Baraka highlighted the country’s struggle with prolonged droughts over the past five years, which have negatively impacted water resources and resulted in continuous water stress.
“The past five years have seen relentless droughts that have taken a toll on our water sources, leading us to face ongoing water stress,” Baraka lamented.
The minister further detailed that this year is not an exception. Since September 2023, the country has experienced a drastic shortfall in rainfall, with average precipitation plummeting to a mere 21 millimeters, significantly below the usual national average for the period.
Baraka pointed out the dire consequences of the precipitation shortage, revealing its adverse effects on dam water reserves. He disclosed that as of December 22, the water storage in dams had plummeted to a mere 23.5%, down from the 31.2% recorded on the same date last year.
In addition, he said that the inflow into dams stood at a mere 519 million cubic meters.
“To combat this recurring drought and the pressing issue of water scarcity, the current government has fervently worked on devising a comprehensive program,” he said.
According to Baraka, the program aims to implement “proactive and immediate measures, focusing on groundwater recharge, integrating water systems, and efficient water resource management.”
The primary objective of these measures is to alleviate the water stress situation and ensure the availability of drinking water across the country.
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