Morocco Dams Reach 12.9 Billion Cubic Meters After 101% Annual Rise

Rabat – Official data from the Ministry of Equipment and Water’s “Ma Dialna” platform point to a clear recovery, even as some regions continue to face tighter conditions. By April 10, the total volume stored in Moroccan dams reached nearly 12.9 billion cubic meters. A year earlier, reserves stood at just over 6.4 billion cubic meters. The increase, which exceeds 100%, reflects the impact of sustained rainfall over the past weeks. The change has not remained abstract. Over the past 24 hours alone, several key dams recorded notable inflows. In Taounate province, the Idriss I Dam gained 3.8 million cubic meters, pushing its filling rate above 93%. Close by, Al Wahda Dam added around 3.3 million cubic meters and now stands at 86.4%. In Azilal, Bin El Ouidane Dam approached full capacity after it received close to 2.9 million cubic meters. Its filling rate now reaches 94.6%, one of the highest levels recorded at this stage of the year. Other sites show a more restrained recovery. Al ...