Storm Charles Brings Heavy Rainfall to Morocco, Reaching Up to 110 mm in 24 Hours

Heavy rainfall triggered by Storm Charles drenched several regions across Morocco between Wednesday morning and Thursday at 6:00 a.m., with precipitation totals peaking at 110 mm in the Agadir-Ida-Ou-Tanane prefecture, according to national meteorological data.

The highest 24-hour accumulations were recorded in Imouzzer Ida-Outanane (110 mm), Tiqqi (108 mm), and Idmine (105 mm). Significant rainfall also affected the provinces of Taroudant and Taounate, where several localities registered totals exceeding 75 mm.

In Taroudant province, El Guerdane recorded 91 mm, followed by Idir (77 mm), Sidi Moussa El Hamri (75 mm), and Tafraouten (63 mm). Meanwhile, Taounate province saw 77 mm in Aïn Aïcha, 68 mm in Taounate city, 63 mm in Karia Ba Mohamed, and 60 mm in Tafrant. Other notable totals included Imsouane (61 mm), Tikouka (58 mm), Souk L’qolla (56.4 mm), Tamri and Ghafsai (56 mm each), Tamanar and Zaouiat Cheikh (50 mm each), and Biougra (47 mm).

Among Morocco’s main weather stations, Agadir-Al Massira led with 54 mm, ahead of Taroudant (46 mm), Béni Mellal (28 mm), and Larache (25 mm). Marrakech and Essaouira Airport each logged 20 mm, while Tangier and Essaouira Port recorded 18 mm.

Lower accumulations were reported across central and northern cities, including Tangier Port (16 mm), Khouribga (15 mm), Kénitra, Fès-Saïss, and Taza Airport (14 mm each), Settat and Sidi Slimane (13 mm), Meknès (12 mm), and El Jadida (10 mm). Casablanca and Nouaceur registered 7 mm each, followed by 6 mm in Safi, Tiznit, Benguerir, Tit Mellil, and Benslimane; 5 mm in Tétouan, Mohammedia, and Midelt; 4 mm in Sidi Ifni; and 2 mm in Nador, Taourirt, Guelmim, and Al Hoceima.