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Study links farming expansion to Wadi Al-Makhzen Dam risk
A recent scientific study has revealed that agricultural expansion in the Loukous basin area threatens the water resources of the Wadi Makhzen dam. It is projected that the dam will face unprecedented pressure by the year 2050. The findings show that water demand is expected to increase by 50.3%, while water inflow to the dam will decrease by 8.54%. This is coupled with the expansion of irrigated areas from 37,637 to 58,210 hectares, which will raise water consumption for irrigation from 154.21 million cubic meters to 233.71 million cubic meters annually. According to the study, these trends will lead to a reduction in the dam's water reserves by up to 20%, with the potential for the cumulative deficit to exceed 264 million cubic meters if drought years persist. The study recommends improving the efficiency of irrigation systems and adopting smart and flexible water management practices to reduce pressure on the dam and prevent a potential water crisis in the future.
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