In a post on her LinkedIn account, the DGM revealed that between January 16 and 18, rains Moderate temperatures were recorded in several regions, notably the east of the country, the Middle Atlas, the Rif, as well as the east of the Mediterranean coast. Among the most affected regions are El Hajeb with 24mm, Cup (18 mm), Meknes (16 mm), Tetouan (11 mm), and Fez as well asIfranewith 9 mm each. Other areas, like Midelt (4 mm), nador et Khemisset (3 mm), also recorded precipitationalthough more modest.
A beneficial snow cover
Besides the rainsimportant snowfall were observed on the reliefs of the Rifof the Middle Atlas and eastern highlands. The most notable accumulations were noted at Bouiblane (Taza), with 55 cm at the summit and 35 cm at the foot of the mountain, and at Bou Naceur (Guercif), with 30 cm at the top and 25 cm at the foot. Others localities as Ghiatha Gharbia (Cup), Michlifen et Jbel Hayan (Ifrane), also Zaida (Midelt), also benefited from a significant snowfalloscillating between 8 and 20 cm.
Despite the notable drop in temperaturesthis precipitation, whether rainy or snowy, will have a beneficial effect on the groundwateraffirms the DGM, noting that they will contribute to strengthening water resources and mitigating the effects of drought. Elle underlines the importance of these climatic conditions for the sustainable management of the water reserves.
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