Regions and cities in northern Morocco are facing growing concern as floods and weather disruptions currently hit southern Spain, an immediate geographic neighbor. The torrential rains falling on Malaga have revived fears of a disaster scenario similar to the tragedy that occurred two weeks ago in Valencia. This devastating storm cost the lives of 223 people, including Moroccans.
According to information obtained by Hespressthe Moroccan authorities are closely monitoring this meteorological instability in Spain. Preventive measures are being put in place to anticipate any possible movement of the storm towards northern Morocco.
Mounir Laymouri, mayor of Tangier, the largest city in the north of the country, detailed the preparations underway. “ A monitoring commission, bringing together the municipality, the wilaya and the delegated company Amendis, is mobilized 24 hours a day to ensure the maintenance of pipes and evacuation networks “, he said. He added that “ all drivers of heavy machinery, particularly bulldozers, are on alert to intervene in the event of an emergency ».
Although these measures are mainly linked to local climatic fluctuations, Laymouri did not fail to emphasize their importance in the current context. “ We have received alerts from the relevant authorities indicating heavy rainfall this weekend, which shows the seriousness of the situation “, he clarified. In a burst of hope, he concluded: “ We pray that the rain will be a blessing ».
The inhabitants of northern Morocco, particularly sensitive to the situation, are closely following the events taking place in Spain. Their fears are exacerbated by the severity of the floods, having caused heavy human and material losses, but also by close links with the affected Spanish regions, where a large Moroccan community resides.
On Wednesday, Spain’s National Meteorological Agency issued a red alert for Malaga and Tarragona, reporting an atmospheric phenomenon known as ” cold drop “. This isolated depression at altitude causes sudden torrential rains, particularly frequent in the fall in coastal areas near Morocco.
Spanish weather forecasts predict between 120 and 180 liters of rain per square meter by the end of the precipitation this Thursday, intensifying the anxiety of Moroccans living nearby. This often feared meteorological phenomenon illustrates the unpredictable effects of climate change in an already vulnerable region.
While northern Morocco remains spared for the moment, this situation highlights the importance of preparation and regional cooperation in the face of climate challenges. For residents and authorities alike, the time has come for vigilance and the hope of a rapid calming down of these disturbances.
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