Morocco’s General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM) has issued an updated orange-level weather alert warning of an intense heatwave and locally strong thunderstorms across several provinces from Thursday through Saturday.
According to the meteorological authority, temperatures are expected to range between 44 and 47 degrees Celsius in the provinces of Taroudant, Zagora, Tata, Assa-Zag, Es-Semara, Boujdour, and Oued Ed-Dahab from Aug. 6 to Aug. 8.
Temperatures between 42 and 44 degrees Celsius are forecast for the provinces of Beni Mellal, Fquih Ben Salah, Settat, and Kelaa des Sraghna on Friday, Aug. 7. Meanwhile, Essaouira is expected to record temperatures ranging from 39 to 42 degrees Celsius on the same day.
The DGM also warned of locally heavy thunderstorms, which may be accompanied by hail and strong wind gusts, with rainfall totals of 20 to 35 millimeters expected in the provinces of Aousserd, Jerada, Boulemane, Midelt, Azilal, Beni Mellal, Ifrane, Al Haouz, Meknes, Oued Ed-Dahab, Tinghir, and Ouarzazate.
The storms are forecast to occur between 1 p.m. and 11 p.m. on Thursday.
The meteorological agency urged residents to exercise caution and follow official weather updates as conditions develop over the coming days.
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