Morocco Braces for Severe Weather: Snow, Rain, and Strong Winds Expected
Morocco’s DMN forecasts severe weather with heavy snow, rainfall, and strong winds across several provinces. Snowfall of up to 60 centimeters is expected, particularly in mountainous regions. Rainfall totals may reach 130 millimeters, while winds could reach 95 kilometers per hour. Recent flooding tragedies have raised public safety concerns, prompting calls for accountability.
The General Directorate of Meteorology (DMN) in Morocco has issued a forecast predicting severe weather, which includes heavy snowfall, rainfall, hail, and strong winds affecting various provinces. Snow accumulation is expected to reach between 35 to 60 centimeters above 1,500 meters, specifically impacting regions such as Ifrane, Azilal, Beni Mellal, and Midelt from Saturday noon until Monday afternoon.
An orange alert has been issued for certain provinces where snow accumulation between 25 and 35 centimeters is anticipated, including Al Hoceima, Chefchaouen, Guercif, and Sefrou. Similar weather conditions are predicted for Al Haouz, Ouarzazate, Tinghir, Chichaoua, and Taroudant, indicating widespread snowfall across these areas.
In addition to snow, heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms and hail is expected over the weekend. The rain will commence at midnight on Saturday and continue until Monday morning, with anticipated totals ranging from 80 to 130 millimeters in regions such as Tangier, Chefchaouen, and Al Hoceima. Other provinces, including M’diq-Fnideq and Ouezzane, may experience rain totals between 40 to 70 millimeters during this period.
Strong winds with speeds of 70 to 95 kilometers per hour are also forecasted for provinces including Chefchaouen, Al Hoceima, and Larache from Saturday midnight until Sunday evening. Similarly, wind gusts will impact areas like Rabat, Casablanca, and Marrakech, extending to provinces such as Taourirt and Figuig until Sunday evening.
While the expected rainfall may be welcomed due to the ongoing dry season, concerns regarding infrastructure have arisen, particularly after recent flood incidents. A tragic case involving a 9-year-old girl in Berkane who died due to flooding has ignited public outrage. The incident raised serious safety concerns regarding construction sites, prompting calls for accountability and legal action against those responsible.
In summary, Morocco is bracing for severe weather conditions, including heavy snowfall, significant rainfall, and strong winds across various provinces. While the rain is welcomed due to drought, the tragic drowning of a young girl in recent floods has heightened public concern about infrastructure safety. The community is advocating for accountability to ensure such incidents do not occur in the future.
Original Source: www.moroccoworldnews.com
