Rabat – The Moroccan government has reaffirmed it is fully mobilized and closely monitoring the floodsaffecting several cities in the northern regions and west of the country, as exceptional weather conditions continue to run their course.
During the weekly meeting chaired by Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch, the Government Council reviewed the latest developments related to the floods. Akhannouch expressed his appreciation to King Mohammed VI for the close attention he has devoted to the situation, notably through royal instructions ordering the immediate intervention of the Royal Armed Forces, in coordination with all relevant stakeholders, to manage evacuation operations and ensure the safe relocation of affected populations.
Addressing the media after the meeting, government spokesperson Mustapha Baitas confirmed that no human casualties have been recorded so far despite the scale of the flooding, emphasizing that authorities continue to closely track all related developments.
Baitas recalled the significant impact of recent rainfall on national water reserves, noting that water inflows into Morocco’s dams reached 9.53 billion cubic meters, an increase of nearly 98% compared to the usual average.
He explained that approximately 95% of these inflows were recorded since mid-December 2025, including 5.39 billion cubic meters over the past 15 days alone. Baitas said this volume exceeds the total inflows recorded during some rainy seasons of previous years. As a result of these inflows, the national dam fill rate rose sharply from 31.1% on December 12 to 64.15%, bringing total water reserves to 10.75 billion cubic meters.
The spokesperson also noted that the period from September 1, 2025, to February 5, 2026, had intense and concentrated rainfall, generating a surplus of nearly 35% compared to the seasonal average, alongside significant snowfall covering more than 55,000 square kilometers.
While acknowledging the challenges and risks posed by flooding, Baitas stressed the positive contribution of these exceptional weather conditions to Morocco’s water security, particularly amid persistent concerns over water scarcity. He reaffirmed that the government remains vigilant and fully mobilized, with the protection of lives and public safety remaining its top priority.
In a statement released following the weekly meeting, the government praised the coordinated efforts of the Royal Armed Forces, the Royal Gendarmerie, the National Police, Auxiliary Forces, Civil Protection services, and local authorities in protecting citizens, ensuring their safety, and securing flood-affected areas.
