General Directorate of Meteorology

Moroccan Weather Service Warns of Spillover Effects from Spanish Storm System

1 November 2024

The atmospheric depression "DANA" which caused heavy rainfall as well as storms and strong winds in southeastern Spain during the night of Tuesday to Wednesday, is also (…)

Morocco Records Hottest Year in Over a Century, Climate Report Warns

17 October 2024

TEXT: The Directorate General of Meteorology (DGM) is sounding the alarm. In its annual climate report, it reveals that 2023 has been a black year for Morocco.

Flash Floods Submerge Marrakech Streets After Intense Downpour

15 October 2024

The streets of Marrakech turned into torrents after the torrential rains that hit the city on Sunday.

Severe Thunderstorms and Hail Expected Across Morocco, Weather Service Warns

14 October 2024

Thunderstorms of high intensity are expected this Monday, October 14 in several regions of Morocco, according to a press release from the General Directorate of Meteorology (…)

Rising Sea Levels Threaten Major Moroccan Coastal Cities, Climate Report Warns

12 October 2024

The Directorate General of Meteorology (DGM) has just provided explanations on the statements of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) according to which the main (…)

Storm Kirk Weakens, Spares Morocco as Europe Faces Heavy Rain and Wind

11 October 2024

Storm Kirk, which has caused panic in Europe in recent days, has finally lost its strength. An official from the General Directorate of Meteorology discusses the impact on Morocco.

Morocco’s Cloud Seeding Efforts Spark Concerns in Drought-Stricken Spain

4 October 2024

Morocco’s use of cloud seeding technology to provoke rain in order to cope with the adverse effects of drought continues to raise concerns in Spain, where meteorology experts (…)

Morocco Launches $250 Million Flood Recovery Program for Southeastern Region

27 September 2024

King Mohammed VI has just ordered the launch of a rehabilitation program for the areas affected by floods in southeastern Morocco.

Deadly Floods in Morocco: Bridges Collapse, Residents Evacuated After Torrential Rains

21 September 2024

The residents of the province of Tata faced a difficult night due to torrential rains that caused major flooding. The General Directorate of Meteorology had previously issued a (…)

Morocco Issues Orange Alert: Heavy Thunderstorms Expected in Multiple Provinces

16 September 2024

A new weather alert has been issued by the General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM), which forecasts heavy showers in several Moroccan cities.