Extreme Heat and Thunderstorm Warnings Across Morocco
Morocco is currently experiencing an intense heatwave, with temperatures soaring between 40 and 43 degrees Celsius in various provinces throughout the country. The General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM) has issued a new weather alert predicting that the highest temperatures will be felt in regions such as Tata, Es-Semara, Assa-Zag, Boujdour, Oued Ed-Dahab, and Aousserd over the weekend, specifically from Friday to Monday. Additionally, other provinces, including Taouante, Settat, El Kelaa Sraghna, Marrakech, Rehmaa, Khmeisset, Fez, Sidi Slimane, Khouribga, Sidi Kacem, Fquih Ben Salah, Meknes, Moulay Yacoub, and Ouezzane, can expect to experience temperatures ranging from 38 to 41 degrees.
In conjunction with the high temperatures, the DGM has also forecasted local thunderstorms, which are expected to bring between 15 to 125 millimeters of rain, along with a risk of hail, particularly on Friday from the afternoon until 10 p.m. This weather phenomenon will primarily affect the provinces of Beni Mellal, Midelt, Ouarzazate, Tinghir, Azilal, and Khenifra. The ongoing heatwave in Morocco has resulted in multiple regions surpassing 40 degrees Celsius, with the Rabat area previously experiencing temperatures nearing 40 degrees earlier this week, although it typically remains below 36 degrees.
The current hot weather coincides with the Eid al-Adha holiday, making the situation particularly challenging for residents and visitors alike. Notably, last June, three Moroccan cities were listed among the hottest places on the planet for a single day, with Ben Guerir ranking 10th worldwide, recording a staggering 46.4 degrees Celsius. Kenitra followed closely behind in 14th place with 45.8 degrees, while Taroudant was positioned at 15th, just above the 45-degree threshold. Furthermore, recent data revealed by Morocco's DGM indicated that 2024 is on course to be the hottest year on record for the country.
As reported by moroccoworldnews.com.
