Northern Morocco is still recovering from the severe impacts of storm 'Leonardo', which caused widespread flooding and damage in several cities. Now, warnings have escalated regarding an incoming low-pressure system named 'Marta', which has already hit parts of Portugal and Spain, leading to significant agricultural losses and damages estimated in the hundreds of millions of dollars. The local communities are anxiously monitoring this new threat due to the recent turmoil from 'Leonardo'.

The heightened alerts regarding 'Marta' have created a complete shutdown of maritime communications in the Strait of Gibraltar, the key linking point between the Spanish port of Tarifa and the Moroccan city of Tangier. Following six consecutive days of halted navigation due to 'Leonardo', shipping companies have been forced to cancel all scheduled voyages as they prepare for 'Marta'. This disruption underscores the severe impact that severe weather events are having on regional trade and transport.

Forecasts predict that storm 'Marta' will bring moderate to heavy rainfall, especially in the regions of Bouregreg, the Loukkos basin, and northern coastlines, where rainfall amounts are expected to reach between 40 to 70 millimeters. The fear of 'Marta' is further exacerbated by saturated soils and swollen rivers from the prior storm, increasing the likelihood of sudden flash floods and severe inundation, heightening the need for vigilance among local populations.