Morocco’s dam reservoirs have seen a notable improvement, with overall storage reaching 37.84% as of Thursday, amounting to 6.37 billion cubic meters of stored water, according to official data.
This marks a rise compared to the same day last year, when reservoir levels stood at just 26.84%, with a total of 4.33 billion cubic meters, representing an 11% increase, adding approximately 2.04 billion cubic meters of water in a single year.
More consistent rainfall in recent months, alongside enhanced water management and conservation efforts contributed to the rise in water storage, but challenges persist, particularly in ensuring long-term sustainability amid climate change and rising water demand.
Despite overall progress, regional disparities remain. The Loukkos basin recorded the highest fill rate at 61.63%, followed by Bouregreg at 59.03% and Tensift at 54.59%. Meanwhile, the Ziz-Kher-Ghris, Sebou, and Moulouya basins reported fill rates of 52.84%, 50.75%, and 40.83%, respectively.
The Souss-Massa and Draa-Oued Noun basins reported lower levels at 22.26% and 30.93%, while the Oum Er-Rbia basin had the lowest fill rate at just 10.45%, raising concerns over water availability in regions reliant on this basin.
This variation highlights the impact of climate conditions, particularly declining rainfall, on Morocco’s water resources. Water management has become an increasingly pressing issue as demand continues to rise, exerting pressure on the country’s reservoirs.
In recent years, Morocco has faced recurring droughts that have significantly affected water resources and agriculture, posing a threat to food and economic security.
Climate change has led to unpredictable rainfall patterns and persistent droughts in certain areas.
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