Morocco’s General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM) has issued a new orange-level weather alert, warning that several provinces across the country will experience an intense heatwave through Saturday, with temperatures expected to reach as high as 45 degrees Celsius.
According to the meteorological agency, temperatures ranging between 43°C and 45°C are forecast in the provinces of Zagora, Tata, Es-Semara, Assa-Zag, Boujdour, Oued Eddahab and Aousserd.
The DGM also expects temperatures of between 40°C and 43°C in Youssoufia, Beni Mellal, Fquih Ben Salah, Errachidia, Khénifra, Boulemane, Chichaoua, Guercif, Taounate, Taza, Taroudant, Tinghir, Khouribga, Settat, El Kelaa des Sraghna, Marrakech, Rehamna, Figuig, Jerada, Oujda-Angad, Taourirt and Guelmim.
Meanwhile, temperatures are expected to range between 36°C and 40°C in Ouazzane, Agadir-Ida Ou Tanane, Chtouka Aït Baha, Essaouira, Berkane, Driouch and Nador.
The heatwave is expected to persist from Wednesday through Saturday, the weather agency said.
Authorities regularly advise residents to avoid prolonged exposure to the sun during peak hours, stay hydrated and take extra precautions, particularly for children, older adults and people with underlying health conditions.
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