Al Massira Dam at 3% Capacity: Morocco's Looming Water Crisis
April 11, 2024![Al Massira Dam at 3% Capacity: Morocco's Looming Water Crisis](https://cdn.brief.news/cdn-cgi/image/fit=contain,width=768/images/stories/689fef22bc729162d9368dca29eb7426229f7cdf34500db0e5c7f7ffc1fe384ae07a051c66a55c9e71211d5379a4aa1d174f835be9c3b63e341d64187dc35386.jpg)
Morocco's Al Massira Dam reservoir has drastically reduced to just 3% of its nine-year average water level, based on satellite imagery.
A prolonged drought combined with climate change effects is significantly affecting water availability, agriculture, and the economy in Morocco.
Farmers are experiencing decreased crop yields, while the landscape near the reservoir undergoes rapid changes due to the water shortage.
The water scarcity crisis extends beyond the vicinity of Al Massira Dam, impacting agricultural practices and water use throughout the country.
There is an urgent call for long-term strategies to combat the escalating water scarcity situation in Morocco.
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GhanaWeb • Apr 10, 2024
Morocco drought: Satellite images show vital Al Massira reservoir is shrinking![Morocco reservoir faces crisis as drought persists](https://cdn.brief.news/cdn-cgi/image/fit=contain,width=160/images/links/e3522cfc006b6cc121cd9b820cb35d01f8e317c63afe821872f626c72c5091f3040ef870f02d9d457045d65ef056ef832ea779450a68297121f2f81acfec8698.png)
EHN • Apr 11, 2024
Morocco reservoir faces crisis as drought persists