Morocco's nine-day heatwave is expected to ease over the coming days, although very hot conditions will persist in several inland regions. Despite temperatures reaching 47°C and exceeding seasonal averages by up to 13°C, no July heat records have been broken so far.
Morocco is facing an intense heatwave, with temperatures soaring up to 12°C above seasonal norms and several cities exceeding 40°C under the effect of hot Chergui winds. The heat is expected to persist in the coming days, prompting meteorological authorities to urge caution, especially in inland, southern and southeastern regions.
Morocco is expected to experience an intense heatwave in the coming days, with temperatures rising significantly, about 8 to 15 degrees Celsius above seasonal averages across several regions of the kingdom. Houcine Youabed, Communications Officer at the General Directorate of Meteorology, explains which areas will be affected by this heatwave and offers advice on how to mitigate its potential impacts.