Morocco has extended its weather alert bulletins to all of the country’s 1,503 municipalities, strengthening its early warning system for natural hazards, Minister of Equipment and Water Nizar Baraka said on Monday.
Speaking during a question-and-answer session in the House of Representatives, Baraka said the nationwide coverage is part of broader efforts to improve the country’s preparedness for natural disasters.
The minister said the government has also expanded its meteorological monitoring network to 243 automatic weather stations.
He added that public weather forecasts have been shortened from seven days to three days, while the advance warning period has been extended from 24 hours to 36 hours.
Municipalities now receive daily weather forecasts via text messages, Baraka said.
He also highlighted the launch of “vigilance.ma,” a digital platform that provides extended weather alerts and risk maps.
In coordination with the Ministry of the Interior, the government is also developing a system to send warning text messages directly to people located in areas facing potential natural hazards, with the aim of improving prevention and protecting lives.
Baraka said the government is also working to establish a National Meteorological Agency and a dedicated Climate Agency to strengthen Morocco’s preparedness and provide the data needed to address climate-related risks.
