Miraculous rescue for the inhabitants of Nador and eastern Morocco

Long-awaited rains have finally brought relief to residents of Nador and eastern Morocco after weeks of drought. The recent rainfall has been seen as a blessing, ending the threat of water shortages and giving hope to farmers who were facing a disastrous harvest this year.

Dam situation improving

According to the latest reports from the Ministry of Equipment and Water, dated September 9, 2024, the situation of the dams in the Moulouya hydraulic basin shows encouraging signs. These dams, which constitute the main source of water supply for the eastern region, show an overall filling rate of 25.97%, reaching a total volume of 207.04 million cubic meters.

The Mohamed V Dam, one of the largest in the region, saw its level rise to 18.46%, with a water volume of 44.12 million cubic meters. Although this rate is still far from the total capacity of 239 million cubic meters, this increase of 2.26% is considered a positive sign for the region’s water supply.

Dams at full capacity and others still in difficulty

Among the six dams in the region, the Oued Za dam stands out by displaying an exceptional filling rate of 100%, with a water volume of 94.89 million cubic meters. This is reassuring news, especially in a period marked by climatic uncertainty.

However, not all dams are benefiting from this relief. The Hassan II dam is only reaching 13.04% of its capacity, with a current volume of 51.14 million cubic meters, for a total capacity of 392.3 million. The Injel dam, for its part, is stabilizing at 40.31%, with 5.09 million cubic meters of water available, well below its total capacity of 12.62 million.

The M’chraâ Hammadi dam recorded a filling rate of 57.62%, or 4.64 million cubic meters out of a maximum capacity of 8.06 million, while the Tamlout dam reached 14.16% of its capacity, with 7.15 million cubic meters out of a total capacity of 50.48 million.

Temporary but insufficient relief

These figures show a clear improvement in the water situation in the eastern region, but also highlight the inadequacy of resources to ensure sustainable supply. Current rainfall has filled some dams, but several of them remain at worrying levels. Water resource management remains crucial, especially as Morocco faces increasingly pressing climate challenges.

Residents of Nador and eastern Morocco are hoping that the coming weeks will bring new rains, essential to secure agriculture and water supplies for the months to come.

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