As Heat Waves Intensify, Morocco Ups Effort to Warn Residents
MOROCCO, JUL 8 – Morocco warns residents about rising heatwave risks linked to climate change and reports reducing mortality from scorpion and snake bites from 7.2% to 1.2%, officials said.
- In 2024, Morocco faced its highest recorded temperatures amid a prolonged seven-year drought and widespread heatwaves throughout the country.
- Human-Induced climate change alongside a 24.7 percent shortfall in average rainfall contributed to the intense drought and increasing temperatures.
- Authorities issue colour-coded weather alerts via media and civil defence, while experts emphasize electricity access for information and cooling in rural areas.
- Mohammed Esmaili said a specialized medical kit reduced mortality from scorpion or snake bites from 7.2 percent in 2013 to 1.2 percent.
- The intensified heatwaves and ongoing drought highlight urgent needs for better infrastructure and risk communication to protect vulnerable populations.
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