Morocco Embraces Rainfall as Drought Concludes with Weather Shifts

Morocco is witnessing a welcome end to drought with significant rainfall returning after months of dry conditions. Meteorologists predict ongoing precipitation throughout March as a weakening high-pressure system allows low-pressure systems to advance, resulting in thunderstorms and snowfall across multiple regions.

Morocco is experiencing a welcomed return of rainfall after months of drought and high temperatures. The significant weather changes have been attributed to the weakening of a high-pressure system, which previously hindered precipitation. According to Houcine Youabed, Head of Communications at the General Directorate of Meteorology, meteorologists forecast rainy conditions throughout March, bringing ongoing disturbances across the kingdom.

Youabed explained that the current weather shift allows multiple low-pressure systems to affect Morocco, resulting in thunderstorms and snowfall in various regions. Rainfall is anticipated to be heavy in northern and central areas, especially on Thursday, with additional precipitation expected in Tiznit, featuring thunderstorms and snow.

On Friday, a brief improvement in weather conditions is likely before a more robust low-pressure system arrives over the weekend. This system is expected to deliver heavy rain from Saturday through Sunday across most regions, along with strong winds along the northern and central coasts.

The central regions have already begun receiving rainfall, with projections indicating intensified precipitation, especially in the Marrakech and Souss regions. Notably, these weather disturbances were absent during December and January due to the presence of the Azores High, while neighboring regions in Portugal and western Europe enjoyed substantial rainfall benefits.

Morocco’s weather is undergoing a significant transformation as rainfall returns after an extended drought. The forecast indicates continued precipitation throughout March, with specific expectations of heavy rain and thunderstorms in various regions. This shift is primarily due to the weakening of the high-pressure system, facilitating the entry of low-pressure systems that have the potential to address the adverse effects of the drought.

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