💧🌦️ After seven long years of drought, Moroccan landscapes are finally getting a break. On Monday, Water Minister Nizar Baraka told parliament that this winter’s rains have officially ended the drought that started in 2019.
This winter, rainfall rose by 95% compared to last year and is 17% above the seasonal average. Thanks to this surge, the average dam-filling rate has climbed to 46%, and several key reservoirs are now at full capacity.
Farmers are celebrating relief after years of water restrictions. The drought had slashed wheat harvests, thinned the national cattle herd, and triggered heavy job losses in agriculture, pushing Morocco to speed up desalination projects.
In December, Baraka reaffirmed Morocco’s goal to source 60% of its drinking water from treated seawater by 2030, up from 25% today. This strategy will free up dam water for inland regions and boost long-term water security.
With the drought in the rearview mirror, Morocco can look forward to revived crops, healthier herds, and a more resilient future. 🌱🇲🇦
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Morocco declares end of seven-year drought after winter rains
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