The Ministry of Water and Equipment in Morocco says it has adopted programs intended to help mitigate the effects of climate change on the country’s water supplies.
Climate change impacts water supply in Morocco and this is due to repeated periods of drought and flooding, a situation which the country’s water ministry says it has tried to tackle.
Reports show that this year, Morocco has witnessed its most severe drought in three decades, impacting agriculture which is one of the country’s most important industries.
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Morocco continues to be a leader globally when it comes to renewables and green energy, which are some of the most important tools to combat climate change.
Participating in the Arab Water Ministers’ meeting that was held on the sideline of this year’s World Water Forum, the water minister Nizar Baraka, said that Morocco has an estimated supply of renewable water of around 22 billion cubic meters, which includes 18 billion cubic meters of groundwater, according to the Ministry.
He announced that the ministry’s new plans will be looking at the various scenarios related to water resources, including droughts and floods, and outlines plans to combat these issues when they arise.
“The plans aim to ensure that all citizens and activists in the country can operate as normal even during dry periods, supplying the population with the required amounts of water,” he said.
He maintained that the supply networks throughout Morocco are to be improved and measures should be put in place to increase the efficiency of drinking water.
Story was adapted from Morocco World News.
