A new international report confirms that climate change has intensified the frequency and severity of heatwaves globally, with Morocco experiencing 43 days of extreme heat between May 2024 and May 2025.
Of these, 24 days were directly linked to climate change, according to modeling from the Climate Impact Lab.
The country saw an average annual temperature anomaly of +0.7°C, relatively moderate compared to Algeria (+1.6°C) and Tunisia (+1.3°C), but still cause for concern.
Two major heatwaves hit the region, including one in April 2025, unusually early and amplified by human-driven warming.
While Morocco benefits from a hybrid Atlantic-Mediterranean climate that offers some buffering, experts warn this is no long-term shield.
The study urges urgent adaptation: early warning systems, heat-resilient infrastructure, and protection for at-risk communities.
The findings, published ahead of the Global Day of Heat Action, underscore that heatwaves are now systemic threats with health, economic, and security consequences.
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