Unprecedented heatwave triggers alarming decline in Moroccan dam levels

Unprecedented heatwave triggers alarming decline in Moroccan dam levels
Saturday 26 August 2023 - 23:00

Morocco is grappling with a concerning decline in dam filling levels due to unprecedented heatwaves, exacerbating water scarcity issues across the nation.

The Ministry of Equipment and Water disclosed that dam fillings now stand at 27.45%, totaling around 4.425 billion cubic meters. Just three months prior, levels were at 32.52%, with over 5.246 billion cubic meters.

This reveals a more than 5% decrease, signifying the loss of around 821 million cubic meters through evaporation.

Insufficient precipitation, the primary source for dam replenishment, coupled with significant evaporation, contributed to the decline.

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