As Heat Waves Intensify, Morocco Ups Effort to Warn Residents
- In 2024, Morocco experienced unprecedented high temperatures alongside a prolonged seven-year drought and a substantial shortfall in rainfall.
- This record heat and drought, driven by human-caused climate change, increased the frequency of heatwaves and raised risks for vulnerable populations.
- Authorities stepped up warnings, with meteorological engineer Lhoussaine Youabd issuing multilingual alerts via media to inform rural and urban residents alike.
- Senior health official Mohammed Esmaili stated that the introduction of a dedicated medical kit has played a key role in lowering mortality rates from scorpion and snake bites from 7.2% in 2013 to 1.2% today.
- These combined climate and health efforts highlight the need for expanded electricity access and water supply to ensure Moroccans are informed and protected during escalating heat conditions.
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