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South Africa's urgent water management crisis demands immediate action

South Africa is facing a severe water management crisis, with government officials revealing alarming details about widespread failures in municipal water treatment and environmental degradation. During a recent water and sanitation conference in Johannesburg, participants emphasized the urgent need......

Morocco's efforts in water security and energy transition at international forum

Morocco, as the sole representative from North Africa, participated in a ministerial roundtable held in London focusing on water security and climate challenges. This event served as an opportunity to present the Kingdom’s strategic directions regarding natural resource management and energy transition,......

Heavy rain boosts Morocco's dams amid ongoing water crisis

Recent heavy rainfall has provided a significant reprieve for Morocco's water reservoirs, notably the Oued El Makhazine dam, which has reached full capacity. This achievement brings the total number of fully filled dams under the Loukkos Hydraulic Basin Agency (ABHL) to four, as reported by the Directorate......

Sustainable Water Management in Casablanca-Settat: A Commitment to the Future

In observance of World Water Day 2025, celebrated annually on March 22, the theme this year is "Preserving Glaciers." This initiative aims to shed light on the plight of 2.2 billion individuals globally without access to safe drinking water, urging immediate action to combat the worldwide water......

Morocco's water reserves bolster agriculture after heavy rains

Morocco has witnessed a significant uptick in rainfall from September 2024 to March 19, 2025, recording a total of 113.9 mm. Government spokesperson Mustapha Baitas noted that this figure marks an 88.1% increase over last year's rainfall of just 60 mm, although it still falls short of the national......

Water reserves in Souss-Massa region exceed 149 million cubic meters

The water reserves in the significant dams located in the Souss-Massa region have surpassed 149 million cubic meters as of March 18, 2025, as reported by the Souss-Massa Hydraulic Basin Agency. The total capacity of these dams exceeds 740.774 million cubic meters, with current reserves recorded at 149.403......

Morocco's grain harvest forecast: slight increase amid ongoing water crisis

Morocco's central bank, Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM), anticipates a modest rise in the country's grain harvest this year, though outcomes are expected to fall short of government projections. In a recent press conference, the Governor of BAM, Abdellatif Jouahri, revealed that the estimated grain harvest......

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......

Biosaline agriculture: a sustainable solution for water-scarce lands

Salinity presents a critical challenge to agriculture worldwide, particularly in regions already grappling with water scarcity. This issue arises when excessive salt accumulates in soil or water, hindering plant growth by limiting water absorption. While salinity can occur naturally, human activities......