Recent, intense rainfall has dramatically altered Morocco’s water situation in a short period. According to a government spokesperson, these recent weather events have resulted in historically high water inflows into the nation’s dams. As of this reporting, no flood-related casualties have been recorded.
Record Rainfall and Snowfall
Morocco is experiencing a rare sequence of intense weather following years of persistent water stress. Heavy, concentrated rainfall over short periods has caused flooding in several regions while simultaneously generating record water inflows into dams.
Speaking on Thursday, February 5th, government spokesperson Mustapha Baitas detailed the climatic disruptions affecting the country. He stated that, between mid-December and February 5th, 2026, Morocco experienced precipitation exceeding the seasonal average by 35 percent.
In addition to the rainfall, significant snowfall has accumulated across more than 55,000 square kilometers, especially in mountainous regions. These conditions have led to exceptional water inflows into dams, reaching 9.53 billion cubic meters – a surplus of nearly 98% compared to the average. Remarkably, 95% of these inflows occurred since mid-December 2025, with 5.39 billion cubic meters arriving in just the last fifteen days, exceeding volumes observed in entire hydrological years past.
Dam Levels Rise Significantly
This influx has directly impacted dam levels, which have risen from 31.1% on December 12th to 64.15% currently, representing a total stock of 10.75 billion cubic meters. The government council was informed of these exceptional developments, characterized by the speed and scale of the precipitation.
Mustapha Baitas also noted that the Head of Government expressed gratitude to King Mohammed VI for his ongoing concern and for Royal Instructions ordering the immediate intervention of the Royal Armed Forces, in coordination with all civil and security actors. The spokesperson added that similar climatic disruptions are also affecting neighboring countries.
The government, according to Baitas, is fully mobilized, closely monitoring the evolving weather situation. He commended the joint action of the Royal Armed Forces, the Royal Gendarmerie, the National Security, the Auxiliary Forces, Civil Protection, and public authorities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What period were the rainfall measurements taken over?
The rainfall measurements were taken over the period from mid-December to February 5th, 2026.
Has there been any loss of life due to the flooding?
As of the latest report, no flood-related casualties have been recorded.
How much have dam levels increased?
Dam levels have risen from 31.1% on December 12th to 64.15% currently.
Looking ahead, the government may need to assess infrastructure capacity to manage the increased water levels and plan for potential long-term water resource strategies. It is also possible that continued monitoring of the weather situation will be required to anticipate and mitigate any further disruptions.
