Morocco’s General Directorate of Meteorology has issued an updated orange-level weather alert warning of heavy thunderstorms, hail and strong wind gusts across several provinces on Sunday and Monday.
Rainfall of 30 to 50 millimeters is forecast in Errachidia, Tinghir, Al Haouz, Boulemane, Midelt, Zagora and Figuig between 10 a.m. Sunday, October 18, and noon Monday, October 19.
A second warning forecasts rainfall of 20 to 30 millimeters in Sefrou, Chefchaouen, Tetouan, Ouezzane, Al Hoceima, Guercif, Taounate, Taza, Ouarzazate, Beni Mellal, Fquih Ben Salah, Azilal, Chichaoua, El Kelaa des Sraghna, Fahs-Anjra, M’diq-Fnideq and Taourirt.
The second alert runs from 10 a.m. until midnight Sunday.
The orange alert signals potentially hazardous conditions, with authorities urging residents and motorists to exercise caution, particularly in areas vulnerable to heavy rainfall and flash flooding.
Residents are advised to follow official weather updates as conditions develop.
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