New weather alert urges vigilance

New weather alert urges vigilance
Saturday 8 March 2025 - 15:42

A new weather alert issued by the General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM) indicates varying levels of vigilance, ranging from orange to red, due to expected snow, heavy rain, and strong winds in several provinces from Saturday to Monday. Residents of affected areas are urged to exercise increased caution, particularly on the roads.

Snowfall of up to 70 cm is anticipated at elevations above 1,500 meters in the provinces of Ifrane, Azilal, Béni Mellal, and Midelt, from Saturday at 12:00 pm to Monday at 1:00 pm. A lower level of snowfall, ranging from 20 to 40 cm, will affect Guercif, Taza, Boulemane, Sefrou, Al Hoceima, Chefchaouen, Khénifra, Al Haouz, Ouarzazate, Tinghir, Chichaoua, and Taroudant, during the same period.

Additionally, strong thunderstorms with hail are expected from Saturday at 10:30 am to Monday at 6:00 pm, with rainfall accumulation ranging from 80 to 150 mm in the provinces of Tanger-Assilah, Chefchaouen, Tétouan, Ouezzane, Larache, and Al Hoceima. Orange-level rainfall (40-80 mm) will affect Fahs-Anjra, M’diq-Fnideq, Kénitra, Taounate, Sidi Kacem, Taza, Ifrane, Béni Mellal, Azilal, and Khénifra.

Strong winds with dust storms (70-95 km/h) are expected from Saturday at 10:30 am to Sunday at 11:00 pm in several provinces, including Chefchaouen, Al Hoceima, Tanger-Assilah, and others. Similar wind conditions are expected in Jerada, Oujda-Angad, Nador, and nearby regions on Saturday from 10:30 am to 11:00 pm.

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