فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
On Monday, December 10, 2024, during a session of the Moroccan Parliament, Minister of Equipment and Water, Nizar Baraka, provided a detailed report on the country’s water situation, highlighting the ongoing challenges due to the continuing lack of rainfall. He noted that Morocco had experienced a 65% reduction in precipitation compared to normal years. Despite these difficulties, Baraka pointed to some improvements in key indicators, such as an 83% increase in rainfall compared to last year, reaching an average of 50 millimeters by December 6.
Baraka also reported a significant improvement in water storage levels in dams, with water inflows reaching 1.079 billion cubic meters, a surplus of 119% compared to the previous year. He emphasized that the current dam filling rate stands at 29%, marking a substantial improvement from the previous year.
The Minister also highlighted the government’s efforts to accelerate the construction of dams, noting that five new dams were built this year, including those in Madz, Fask, Agdez, Todgha, and Tiddas. He added that the government is working to enhance the interconnection of different water basins to meet the kingdom’s water needs, particularly in areas experiencing severe shortages.
Regarding desalination, Baraka announced significant progress, with the desalination capacity increasing from 145 million cubic meters to 270 million cubic meters, with plans to reach 1.7 billion cubic meters by 2030. Desalination, he explained, is part of the national strategy to ensure access to drinking water for citizens.
The Minister also stressed the importance of water conservation across all sectors, noting the government’s efforts to reduce water losses in distribution networks for drinking water and irrigation. He mentioned that approximately 80% of drinking water networks have shown improvement in service quality.
Regarding rural areas, Baraka emphasized the government’s exceptional efforts, including the provision of water distribution trucks to remote areas. This year, more than 1.7 million citizens in rural areas benefited from these services. He also noted improvements in desalination systems in several regions.
In conclusion, Minister Baraka reiterated that Morocco continues to work towards ensuring the sustainability of its water resources, both for agricultural production and drinking water provision, to meet citizens’ needs and ensure the continuity of agricultural output.
source : fesnews media
