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Winter weather alerts in Spain amid snow and low temperatures

A strong winter storm has triggered weather alerts in several regions of Spain due to heavy snowfall and extremely low temperatures, particularly affecting the northern half of the country. According to the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet), six autonomous communities have been placed under alert.......

Groundbreaking resolution addresses drug-related environmental issues

The 68th session of the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs, held from March 10 to 14 in Vienna, marked a significant milestone with the adoption of a resolution presented by Morocco, France, and Brazil. This unprecedented resolution focuses on the environmental impacts of illicit drug-related......

Unexplained foam blankets Sidi Bernoussi streets in Casablanca, raising alarm

A peculiar incident has unfolded in the Sidi Bernoussi district of Casablanca, where substantial amounts of white foam have blanketed the streets, prompting significant disruption to traffic and environmental concerns among both residents and officials. The occurrence took place on Tuesday night amid......

Spain poised to overcome prolonged drought

A prolonged drought that has severely impacted Spain since 2021 might be nearing its end, according to the national weather agency AEMET. With recent heavy rainfall, the possibility of returning to normal precipitation levels has sparked optimism among officials and citizens alike. During a press conference,......

Morocco's Dam Filling Rate Reaches 29.08%

The current evolution of water reserves is explained by better-distributed rainfall earlier in the year, contrasting with the prolonged drought that severely affected hydraulic stocks in 2023 and 2024. However, despite this relative improvement, the overall level remains well below the averages recorded......

Storm Alfred in Australia: Over 330,000 Homes without Power, Widespread Damage

Storm Alfred has been wreaking havoc in eastern Australia since Tuesday, causing significant damage and multiple casualties. On Saturday, 8 March, thirteen soldiers were injured in an accident involving two military trucks on a rescue mission. One of the trucks veered off the road and overturned, while......

Torrential rains cause death and destruction in Bahia Blanca

Torrential rainfall that devastated the Argentine port city of Bahia Blanca, located 600 km southwest of Buenos Aires, has claimed at least 13 lives, according to authorities. The downpour has forced hundreds of residents to evacuate. Patricia Bullrich, the National Security Minister, described Bahia......

Temporary suspension of maritime traffic at Tangier Ville port

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: A Rare Threat to Australia's Eastern Coast

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......

Rain eases the spread of Japan’s largest forest fire in over 50 years

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......

Snowfall alert: Morocco braces for snow across key provinces

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......

ONEE unveils MAD 41 million project to bolster clean water access in Moroccan provinces

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......

ONEE invests 41 million MAD to enhance potable water production in northern Morocco

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......