Rabat – The Ministry of Equipment has called on road users nationwide to stay cautious amid weather alerts forecasting heavy rainfall across several provinces in Morocco.
The ministry’s statement came following a weather alert from the General Directorate of Meteorology, urging people to postpone travel to the affected provinces during the thunderstorms, except in cases of absolute necessity, and to avoid traveling at night on Wednesday and Thursday.
The ministry also warned that traffic disruptions may occur on some roads due to the heavy thunderstorms and strong wind gusts.
The ministry urged road users to prepare before traveling by checking their vehicles’ mechanical conditions, including the battery, brakes, lights, tire pressure, among others.
It also urged people to remain vigilant, particularly on road sections that may flood, especially low-lying areas and crossings over riverbeds and seasonal streams.
It recommended drivers avoid crossing submerged roads during floods, and refrain from speeding, overtaking, and sudden maneuvers, and to maintain a safe distance between vehicles.
The ministry also urged road users to contact the General Directorate of Roads’ on-duty center at 0537711717 for further information.
The weather alert forecasts rainfall ranging between 80 and 110 millimeters on Wednesday and Thursday in the provinces of Taza, Chefchaouen, Al Hoceima, Ouezzane, Tetouan, Sidi Kacem, and Taounate.
The same weather alert also expects between 50 and 80 millimeters in the provinces of Kenitra, Essaouira, Larache, Sidi Slimane, Agadir-Ida-Ou Tanane, Rabat, Sale, and Skhirat-Temara.
Rainfall ranging between 30 and 50 millimeters is also expected during the same period in the provinces of Mdiq-Fnideq, Tangier-Assilah, Fahs-Anjra, Safi, El Jadida, Nouaceur, Mohammedia, Mediouna, and Casablanca, in addition to several other regions.
The cities that will also experience rainfall include Fez, El Hajeb, Ifrane, Sefrou, Tiznit, Moulay Yacoub, and Meknes, among others.
