Extreme Heat Wave Devastates Morocco’s Agriculture, Threatening Economy

Producers in the Souss-Massa region, the tomato and berry growing area, are the most affected by this situation. "We are still in the process of assessing the damage, but I can already say that it is very significant. Sunburns have affected vast areas where we will have to replant," said an anonymous producer from the region to the specialized portal Fresh Plaza.

"Temperatures reached 55 degrees in the greenhouses and the wave lasted 48 hours, with nighttime temperatures reaching up to 45 degrees. In addition, the heat was accompanied by sandstorms," lamented this producer, who warns that there will be a "shortage of seeds to replace the plants destroyed by the sun" and that the tomato, pepper and other crop campaign, whose launch was announced for October, will probably be delayed.