Morocco’s dam storage level rose sharply from 31.1% to 45.26% between December 12 and January 8, corresponding to a total volume of 7.58 billion cubic meters, government spokesperson and Minister in charge of Relations with Parliament, Mustapha Baïtas, said on Thursday.
Speaking during a press briefing following the Government Council meeting, Baïtas described the current storage level as unprecedented since July 17, 2021, highlighting a significant improvement in the Kingdom’s water situation after years of persistent drought.
The minister noted that dam inflows since September 1 have reached 3.427 billion cubic meters, including 3.006 billion cubic meters recorded between December 12 and January 8, 2026 alone. These recent inflows represent around 88% of the total water volumes received since the start of the hydrological year, he added.
Baïtas pointed out that several dams are currently releasing surplus water, particularly in the Sebou basin, reflecting the intensity and concentration of recent rainfall across northern and central regions of the country.
More than 32 small dams have recorded fill rates exceeding 100%, while major dams have also reached significant storage levels, according to the minister, signaling a broad-based improvement across Morocco’s hydraulic infrastructure.
In terms of precipitation, Baïtas said that cumulative rainfall between September 1 and January 8 reached 108 millimeters, marking a year-on-year increase of nearly 94.4% and standing 21% above the seasonal average.
He also reported exceptional snowfall in several regions of the Kingdom, with snow cover extending over more than 55,400 square kilometers—an unprecedented level in recent years—further contributing to the replenishment of water resources.
The government views these developments as a positive indicator for water security, agriculture, and groundwater recharge, following prolonged periods of water stress across much of the country.
