Amidst scorching temperatures sweeping across Morocco, the natural defenses of the country are proving to be a crucial shield against the relentless heat waves.
Professor Ali Charroud, a Specialist in geo-dynamics of the earth and environment, told Hespress EN that the cooling influence of the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, coupled with the protective presence of the Atlas Mountains, play pivotal roles in mitigating the impact of these extreme weather events.
Cities like Marrakech, Agadir and Oujda have reached temperatures above what is considered the seasonal norm, exacerbating ecologists’ anxieties and fueling discussions about the causes triggering such atypical weather events.
‘The persistent heat waves witnessed in Morocco are caused by a troubled climate characterized by long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns’, emphasizing the link between irresponsible human activities with temperature disturbances.
He further explained that the skyrocketed temperatures recorded in Morocco in recent years are caused when air pollutants such as carbon dioxide are collected in the weather, trapping sunlight radiation and causing consecutive heat emissions.
The trapping of air pollutants in the weather, referred to as the greenhouse gases effect, is attributable to irresponsible human activities such as unsustainable transportation and energy production.
Manufacturing and industry are the main producers of toxic gas emissions, mostly from burning fossil fuels to produce energy for making things like electronics, clothes and goods.
Mining and other industrial processes also release gases that engender extreme heat. In recent years, Morocco has been experiencing exceptional sweltering conditions, with extreme climatic phenomena that evaporate water reservoirs and lead fields to dry up. Despite the fact that Morocco has recorded some of the highest temperatures in the African continent,
Charroud affirmed that ‘’ Morocco is at an advantage because its coastal exposure and towering mountains thwart the occurrence of disastrous weather shifts witnessed in other parts of the world’’.
Charroud explained that while the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean help cool the climate, Atlas mountains function as real barriers against heat waves.
Different regions from Morocco are facing different consequences from the heat waves, and harm to the survival of species is well recorded. Scorching heat breaks records, drives wildfires and induces health warnings.
Extreme weather events can directly harm animals and wreak havoc on people’s livelihoods and communities. Morocco is suffering from persistent drought conditions, which are worsened by extreme heat. The droughts have taken a toll on agricultural yields, including wheat and barley crops.
Climate change is contributing to more droughts and water shortages in Morocco and other countries around the world. For example, frequent drought periods forced Moroccan authorities to ration water as reserves were curtailing at an alarming rate.
As meteorological monitoring stations continue to break records in temperature highs, it is crucial for Morocco to continue surveilling these intense heat waves and implement measures to mitigate their impact on local communities.
Charroud emphasized the urgent need to open dialogues about environmental issues and climate change, stressing the importance of bilateral and international cooperation for sustainable development. He stated that the human race should hold themselves accountable for inflicting great damage on the environment and work to rectify the mistakes caused by their engaging in unethical activities and pursuits.
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