Environment

Severe weather conditions, including strong winds and wave heights exceeding three meters, have led to the temporary suspension of maritime traffic between Tangier Ville and Tarifa, effective Friday, March 7, 2025. Abdelaziz Elouardi, the vice president of Tangier Ville port and head of commercial operations,......

Tropical Cyclone Alfred is heading towards the eastern coast of Australia, bringing the potential for severe winds, heavy rain, and hazardous storm surges. It is expected to make landfall near Brisbane, Australia's third-largest city, late on Friday or early on Saturday. This marks the first cyclone......

In a report released Thursday, local authorities in Japan announced that rain had slowed the progress of the country’s largest forest fire in over five decades. The fire, which has been raging for a week, has devastated forests around Ofunato in Iwate Prefecture, located in the northeastern part......

The Directorate General of Meteorology (DGM) has forecasted significant snowfall, ranging from 5 to 15 centimeters, on elevations above 1,800 meters across several provinces in Morocco. The snowfall is expected to occur on Monday and Tuesday. According to the DGM's orange-level weather alert, snowfall......

The National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE) has launched an ambitious project to enhance the drinking water supply in several provinces, aiming to improve access to clean water for thousands of residents. The initiative, valued at 41 million Moroccan dirhams, focuses on the Mkanssa......

The National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE) has recently launched the first phase of a major project aimed at improving the drinking water supply system in several communes, including Mkanssa in the Taounate province, as well as neighboring areas in Sidi Kacem and Moulay Yaacoub. The......

Cyclone Garance hit La Reunion island on Friday, causing significant damage and fatalities. The violent storm, with winds reaching 230 kilometers (143 miles) per hour, devastated the French territory in the Indian Ocean. At least two people were killed, and one person remains missing. One woman, believed......

Authorities in La Reunion and Mauritius have raised alarms as Cyclone Garance approaches, with both islands facing a severe tropical storm. Mauritius closed its main airport on Wednesday, followed by La Reunion, which declared its highest "purple alert" on Thursday. The cyclone, packing winds......

A comprehensive international study published in Nature has uncovered an alarming acceleration in global glacier melt over the past decade, with significant implications for sea level rise and worldwide water security. The research shows a 36% increase in ice loss between 2012-2023 compared to 2000-2011. The......

Over 150 false killer whales have become stranded on a remote beach in Tasmania, marking the third mass stranding on the island's west coast in the past five years. Marine experts, including veterinarians, were dispatched to the scene in Arthur River, located in the northwest. Of the 157 stranded......

Morocco's National Agency for Water and Forests (ANEF) has unveiled a comprehensive Forest Investment Master Plan in Rabat, marking a significant step forward in implementing the "Forests of Morocco 2020-2030" strategy. The announcement came during a major event attended by national and......

The first green corridor linking Spain and Morocco will be serviced by two fully electric, zero-emission fast ferries operated by Baleària. These twin vessels will connect the ports of Tarifa and Tangier using 100% electric energy. “This pioneering public-private initiative, driven by cutting-edge......

Rainfall measurements across Morocco over the past 24 hours have been reported by the General Directorate of Meteorology. Salé recorded the highest rainfall, while other cities experienced varying amounts of precipitation. Below are the detailed figures: - Salé: 10 mm - Settat: 6 mm -......