Dams' filling levels during heat
The latest data released by the General Directorate of Water Research and Planning shows an increase in reservoir filling levels across the kingdom despite the heatwave that began in September. The overall filling percentage has reached 67.15%, compared to 33.51% last year, with water reserves rising to approximately 11.43 billion cubic meters out of a total capacity of 17 billion cubic meters. Key watersheds such as Sebou, Loukkos, Tansift, and Abu Rqraq have recorded high fill rates exceeding 78%. Sidi Idiris Dam continues to operate at full capacity for the second consecutive year, and there has been a significant increase in the filling level of Oum Er-Rbia Basin from 10% to 59.16%, thanks to improved performance of Bin el Wadian Dam. In contrast, southern and eastern basins such as Draa, Wadi Noun, and Souss Massa have fill levels below 50%, with the Ziz Gair Ghriss basin experiencing a slight decline to 39.28%. This reflects a geographical disparity in water resource management between the better-provided northern and central regions and the southern and eastern areas that still face water scarcity challenges.
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