Morocco
Flash Floods Submerge Marrakech Streets After Intense Downpour
The streets of Marrakech turned into torrents after the torrential rains that hit the city on Sunday.
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General Directorate of Meteorology
Morocco
Severe Thunderstorms and Hail Expected Across Morocco, Weather Service Warns
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 (DGM). These bad weather conditions will be accompanied by hail and gusts of wind, which could reach a speed of 85 km/h in certain areas.
Morocco
Rising Sea Levels Threaten Major Moroccan Coastal Cities, Climate Report Warns
The Directorate General of Meteorology (DGM) has just provided explanations on the statements of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) according to which the main Moroccan coastal cities, such as Casablanca, Tangier or Agadir, are threatened by the rise in sea levels, coastal erosion and land submersion, particularly during violent storms.
Morocco
Storm Kirk Weakens, Spares Morocco as Europe Faces Heavy Rain and Wind
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.
Spain
Morocco's Cloud Seeding Efforts Spark Concerns in Drought-Stricken Spain
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 express fears about the consequences of this practice on rainfall in the region.
Morocco
Morocco Launches $250 Million Flood Recovery Program for Southeastern Region
King Mohammed VI has just ordered the launch of a rehabilitation program for the areas affected by floods in southeastern Morocco .
Morocco
Deadly Floods in Morocco: Bridges Collapse, Residents Evacuated After Torrential Rains
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 red alert, warning of thunderstorms accompanied by hail and strong gusts of wind.
Morocco
Morocco Issues Orange Alert: Heavy Thunderstorms Expected in Multiple Provinces
A new weather alert has been issued by the General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM) , which forecasts heavy showers in several Moroccan cities.
Morocco
Morocco Denies Cloud Seeding Caused Devastating Floods, Cites Tropical Air Mass
The Moroccan authorities have denied rumors indicating that cloud seeding would be the cause of the heavy rains that caused flooding in several regions of the kingdom.
Morocco
Experts Refute Climate Manipulation Claims After Devastating Morocco Floods
The heavy rains recorded last weekend in Morocco and which caused flooding in several regions and provinces of the kingdom, were not provoked, assured Moroccan experts.
Morocco
Massive Sandstorm Engulfs Marrakech, Disrupts Life in Moroccan Cities
Many Moroccan cities were hit on Saturday by a sandstorm, particularly the very touristy city of Marrakech.
Morocco
Heavy Rains Force School Closures in Southeastern Morocco
The heavy rains expected this weekend have forced the competent authorities in the provinces of southeastern Morocco to suspend classes as a precautionary measure.