Morocco has recently experienced severe weather conditions characterized by storms 'Martha' and 'Leonardo', leading to more than 110 millimeters of rainfall in several regions. This extreme weather has caused the death of four individuals and the evacuation of over 100,000 residents from their homes as floods threatened to submerge their properties. This situation has heightened concerns regarding the country's infrastructure and its ability to cope with extreme climatic events.

On a more positive note, these storms have yielded significant benefits, as announced by Minister of Equipment and Water Nizar Baraka, indicating that Moroccan reservoirs have collected approximately 6.5 billion cubic meters of water in under two weeks since January 28. Baraka highlighted that over 30 dams in the impacted areas have surpassed 80% capacity, with 11 dams reaching full capacity, necessitating planned releases of excess water to ensure safety.

Among the notable examples is the Wadi Al-Makhazeen dam near the city of Ksar al-Kabir, which is now critically full due to the recent heavy rains. This unexpected influx of water presents crucial advantages for the country as it faces prolonged dry seasons, indicating a potential easing of drought conditions across Morocco. Despite the immediate challenges posed by the floods, the situation has revealed an opportunity for improved water management and resilience against future climatic fluctuations.