00:00After years of water stress, Morocco is experiencing a clear hydrological recovery.
00:11Officials say rainfall since November is almost double last year's levels
00:15and above the seasonal average, lifting the North African country out of drought conditions.
00:23Recent rainfall recorded a 95% increase compared to last year
00:28and exceeded a seasonal average by 17.6%.
00:32This allows us to say thankfully that this year marks a real exit from the years of drought.
00:40Along with rainfall, this season has also delivered snowfall,
00:45crucial for groundwater recharge and river flows feeding major dams.
00:51There were also significant, indeed exceptionally heavy snowfalls
00:57with snow cover reaching 55,495 square kilometers.
01:03This is a record figure.
01:05The impact is already visible on the ground.
01:09Several dams, including Oed al-Makhazine in northern Morocco,
01:12have reached tall capacity,
01:14securing drinking water and easing pressure on irrigation systems in surrounding provinces.
01:20Experts say the rebound comes at a critical moment for agriculture and food supply.
01:26This recovery in water resources will help revive the agricultural sector and strengthen food security,
01:34particularly in cereals, edible oils and domestic market for vegetables and legumes,
01:39while also boosting exports.
01:41It will ensure sufficient irrigation water for the next two years.
01:45Authorities in Rabat credit long-term dam investments and water infrastructure
01:49for capturing the inflows while warning that climate variability remains a long-term challenge.
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