Morocco faces extreme water cycle with droughts and intense rainfall
Climate change is leading to an increasingly unstable water cycle in Morocco, characterized by both prolonged droughts and periods of intense rainfall. A warmer atmosphere can hold more moisture, contributing to more violent precipitation when weather conditions are favorable. Despite significant heatwaves in recent weeks, Morocco's dam water reserves remained substantial at the end of summer, reaching 11.51 billion cubic meters by August 31, 2026, with a national filling rate of 67.5%. The Souss-Massa region is also planning a new seawater desalination plant between Tiznit and Chtouka-A茂t Baha, with an estimated investment of nearly 15 billion dirhams. This facility is projected to have a capacity of 350 million cubic meters per year, aimed at bolstering both drinking water supply and irrigation.