The Moroccan agricultural sector has received a much-needed boost due to recent rain and snowfall across various parts of the country. The downpours have positively impacted crop production, strengthening dams, and enriching groundwater, much to the delight of farmers.
According to Hussein Ardour, head of the Interprofessional Federation of Producers and Exporters of Vegetables and Fruits in Morocco, the precipitation witnessed today will pay off in three months. Speaking to Hespress, Ardour emphasized that the recovery of water in dams and groundwater will automatically translate into higher production. Moreover, snow in different regions will aid in the grafting of water beds and reduce the severity of drought experienced by the country in recent years.
Despite the positive impact of recent weather conditions, the agricultural season still requires more rainfall to achieve maximum productivity. Rachid Benali, Vice President of the Moroccan Confederation for Agriculture and Rural Development (COMADIR), urged for as much rain as possible, especially in regions known for their shortage of precipitation such as Doukkala, Abda, and others.
Conversely, other regions such as Chaouia, Saiss, and Gharb have already witnessed adequate rainfall that qualifies them for important productivity.
Encouragingly, the percentage of dam filling exceeded last year’s rate, with a recorded 33 percent of the total water reserve compared to 32.8 percent. The latest figures from the Ministry of Equipment and Water show the reserves of the Kingdom’s dams amounting to 5317.1 million cubic meters.
The Al Wahda Dam leads the ranking of these dams with 2062.1 million cubic meters, followed by the Wadi Al-Makhazen Dam with 559.7 million cubic meters and the Idris I Dam with 294.6 million cubic meters.
The General Directorate of Meteorology recorded significant precipitation levels in various cities. Tangiers received 30 millimeters, Beni Mellal received 12 millimeters, and Tetouan received 11 millimeters. Other cities also received varying levels of precipitation, ranging from 9 millimeters to less than a millimeter.
Thank Allah for good rains