Morocco is preparing for extreme weather conditions as the General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM) has issued a red alert for torrential rain expected on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the army remains mobilized in Ksar El Kébir, where more than 20 000 people have already been evacuated in response to a historic flood of the Loukkos River.
A British family is plunged into unbearable waiting after the disappearance of Inaayah Makda, 7 years old, swept away by a wave near Casablanca on January 28th. Her parents strongly criticize the lack of support from the Moroccan and British authorities as the search continues in difficult weather conditions.
The Moroccan olive oil campaign , boosted by exceptional yields, is experiencing an unprecedented delay due to rains and a labor shortage. This gap now threatens the biological rest of the trees before the flowering cycle in April.
The National Airports Office (ONDA) officially announced on Saturday the resumption of flights at the Sania R’mel airport in Tetouan . The infrastructure, closed since January 29 on a preventive basis, has regained its full operational capacity after the evacuation of rainwater.
The search operations to find Inaayah Makda , a seven-year-old British girl swept away by a wave in Casablanca, are paralyzed by a storm. The family, originally from Blackburn, is calling for enhanced diplomatic and logistical support.
The General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM) issued an orange alert on Friday forecasting significant rainfall and wind gusts reaching 90 km/h in several Moroccan provinces until Saturday noon.
The port of Algeciras began a gradual reopening of its links with Morocco on Thursday after the ravages of Storm Kristin. This massive blockage has paralyzed nearly 2,800 trucks, clogging the infrastructure of the Strait of Gibraltar.
The Moroccan Ministry of Transport announced on Thursday the temporary closure of Tétouan–Sania R’mel Airport . This decision follows significant rainfall that has degraded the safety conditions necessary for the operation of the site and air navigation.
The contrast is striking compared to January 2025. Today, water reserves in Morocco show a 99% year-on-year increase. Between saturated dams and spectacular recoveries, the water situation in the Kingdom is entering a new phase.
Due to extreme weather conditions , a Boeing 737-400 cargo plane from Madrid was forced to perform complex maneuvers during its attempted landing at Tangier airport on Wednesday. Strong winds and reduced visibility are currently disrupting air traffic in northern Morocco.
The General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM) has issued a maritime alert bulletin warning of a significant deterioration of sea conditions from the afternoon of Wednesday, January 28. A very rough sea, characterized by powerful and dangerous waves, is expected along the entire Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts of the Kingdom.
An exceptional rise in water levels, described by some as "mini tsunamis", has hit the coastline south of Tangier, causing flooding up to the limits of the Ibn Battouta airport. Driven by strong winds and swells exceeding five meters, this high tide has paralyzed the ports of the North and damaged many traditional fishing boats.