Morocco expands natural hazard warning bulletins to all local authorities

Morocco is strengthening its defenses against natural disasters by extending early warning systems to every local administrative area in the country. Minister of Equipment and Water, Nizar Baraka, announced that the "vigilance bulletins" now encompass all 1,503 municipalities, aiming to bolster the nation's readiness for natural hazards.

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Vigilance bulletins now cover all 1,503 local authorities in the Kingdom, in a framework of strengthening readiness to face natural hazards.

The ministry has also enhanced its meteorological infrastructure, adding 243 automatic monitoring stations to its network. In a move to provide more timely information, the timeframe for public weather forecasts has been shortened from seven days to three. Furthermore, the early warning period has been extended from 24 to 36 hours, ensuring that local officials receive daily weather updates via text messages.

To improve public access to critical information, Morocco has launched a digital platform, vigilance.ma. This platform provides extended alert bulletins and risk maps. In coordination with the Ministry of Interior, the government is also implementing a system to send warning text messages directly to citizens in at-risk areas, prioritizing prevention and the protection of lives.

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The time horizon for weather forecasts directed to the public has been reduced from seven days to three days, with an extension of the early warning period from 24 hours to 36 hours.

Looking ahead, the Moroccan government is working to establish a dedicated meteorological agency and a specialized climate agency. These bodies are intended to further enhance the kingdom's preparedness and provide essential data to address the challenges posed by climate change.

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The Ministry has launched the digital platform vigilance.ma, which provides extended warning bulletins and risk vigilance maps.