For at least four years, researchers have been warning about the effects of human activities that exacerbate the consequences of drought, causing the Moulouya River to no longer reach its mouth towards the Mediterranean. Already dried up in recent years, the river no longer flows into the sea, as specialists have observed on site in recent days.
Between rising temperatures, prolonged drought, and rainfall deficits, 2023 has been a record year, signaling significant climate changes in Morocco. In this context, the recent report from the General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM) corroborates the scientific forecasts for the region, as Morocco is considered a hotspot for the climatic disruptions affecting the Mediterranean.
Morocco experienced its hottest year on record in 2023, with extreme heatwaves and severe droughts that significantly impacted agriculture and water resources, as noted in a report by the World Meteorological Organization.
In 1963, 1981 and 1996, the late king Hassan II ordered Moroccans to call off Eid al-Adha. Not celebrating the annual feast was due to several reasons such as the economic crisis, drought and the state of the herd; however, these explanations convinced Moroccans only twice.
The 16th edition of the International Agricultural Forum in Morocco (SIAM) has confirmed that the prices of cattle for Eid al-Adha will increase this year by about 1,000 dirhams compared to last year, citing high fodder prices and drought.
More dust from the Sahara Desert in North Africa is reaching Europe. Changes in wind patterns, desertification, and drought in Maghreb region to be blamed.
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