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Rabat – Agencies
The General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM) issued a second-level orange weather alert on Tuesday, warning of a heatwave accompanied by the “Chergui” wind. The alert is in effect for four days, from Wednesday to Saturday, across several regions of the Kingdom.
The DGM forecasts a significant rise in temperatures, with peak levels potentially reaching 47°C in the most affected areas. Citizens are urged to take necessary precautions and avoid direct exposure to the sun during peak hours.
Record-High Temperatures in the South and East
According to the details of the weather bulletin, the heatwave will be at its most intense in the provinces of Tata, Assa-Zag, Es-Semara, Boujdour, and Oued Ed-Dahab. Temperatures in these regions are expected to range between 44°C and 47°C throughout the period from Wednesday to Saturday.
Heatwave to Affect Central, Northern, and Western Regions
Several other regions will also be significantly affected. Temperatures are expected to range between 42°C and 44°C on Wednesday and Thursday in the provinces of Ouezzane, Fez, Moulay Yacoub, Taounate, Meknes, Sidi Kacem, Khemisset, Sidi Slimane, Fquih Ben Salah, Beni Mellal, Khouribga, Azilal, Settat, Al Haouz, Chichaoua, Youssoufia, El Kelaa des Sraghna, Marrakech, Rehamna, Taroudant, Guelmim, and Laâyoune.
The elevated temperatures, ranging from 38°C to 42°C during the same period, will also impact Taza, El Hajeb, Sefrou, Khénifra, Médiouna, and Nouaceur, as well as the inland areas of the provinces of Tangier-Assilah, Larache, Kénitra, Salé, Skhirat-Témara, Berrechid, El Jadida, Benslimane, Sidi Bennour, and Safi.
Rising Temperatures on Friday and Saturday
The DGM warns that the heatwave will intensify on Friday and Saturday, affecting a broader area. Temperatures are expected to range between 39°C and 44°C in the provinces of Ouezzane, Meknes, Fez, Sefrou, Moulay Yacoub, El Hajeb, Taza, Taounate, Sidi Kacem, Sidi Slimane, Khemisset, Beni Mellal, Khénifra, Khouribga, Azilal, Fquih Ben Salah, Settat, Rehamna, Chichaoua, Al Haouz, El Kelaa des Sraghna, Marrakech, Youssoufia, Taroudant, and Guelmim.
These forecasts come amid the increasing intensity of heatwaves experienced by the Kingdom during the current season, necessitating the mobilization of all stakeholders to take the necessary preventive measures to protect lives and property.
