Heavy Rainfall and Snow Disrupt Traffic in Several Moroccan Regions

Rain and snowfall have once again caused widespread disruptions in road traffic across parts of Morocco, with key routes, particularly in Boulemane and Midelt provinces, completely closed and leaving some areas almost isolated as of Wednesday morning.

According to a bulletin from the Ministry of Equipment and Transport, several roads have been closed to vehicles. These include routes connecting Missour to Guercif, Serghina to Skoura in Boulemane, as well as the Tinghir route leading to the Todgha Gorges, and the routes of Bouretrat and Amersid in Midelt, where alternative routes are currently unavailable.

The bulletin also noted that rainfall had led to closures on four national roads, two regional roads, and six provincial roads. Authorities managed to reopen four provincial roads, three national roads, and one regional road in Boulemane last night, partially restoring movement in the region.

In Midelt, heavy snowfall blanketed large areas and blocked two critical regional roads connecting the town of Rich with the rural Imilchil area, as well as the road linking the rural center of Tounfite with Imilchil, affecting numerous villages along these routes.

Despite challenging conditions, teams from the Equipment and Transport Departments have been working with specialized equipment to clear the snow, restoring traffic on several previously obstructed roads in Midelt, Khenifra, and Boulemane.

The Directorate of National Meteorology reports that heavy rain and thick snow, along with cold weather, have persisted since Tuesday and are expected to continue through Wednesday in several provinces, including Larache, Ouezzane, Chefchaouen, extending to Rabat, Sidi Kacem, Kenitra, Sale, and parts of Casablanca, Berrechid, El Jadida, and Safi.

source : fesnews media

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