The meeting, held at the provincial administration headquarters and chaired by provincial governor Mohammed Fattah, focused on raising vigilance levels and speeding up field interventions as rainfall approaches.
Participants reviewed the findings of a technical study on flood protection in Safi. The study identified sources of risk and flood-prone areas, examined proposed technical solutions to limit the impact of flooding, and outlined priority interventions to better protect the city against exceptionally heavy rainfall.
The Oum Er-Rbia Hydraulic Basin Agency also presented the components of an early warning system and explained how it operates. The system is designed to improve monitoring, forecasting and alerts, while strengthening information sharing and coordination among the agencies involved to enable early intervention and a rapid response to potential risks.
On the preventive front, the Marrakech-Safi Regional Multiservice Company outlined its program to clean and maintain drainage networks and waterways. It also presented work to clear Oued Chaâba to improve rainwater drainage and reduce water accumulation, helping infrastructure cope with heavy rainfall.
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Several draft agreements on protecting Safi from natural disasters were also presented. These include projects involving partnerships and co-financing through the Natural Disaster Mitigation Fund, aimed at strengthening preventive measures and protecting residents and property across the province.
At the end of the meeting, participants stressed the need to accelerate priority interventions and complete emergency works as soon as possible. They also called for more intensive field monitoring and stronger coordination among the relevant external services, with support from local authorities, to improve vigilance and preparedness.
