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Super Typhoon Yagi Ravages Northern Vietnam: Major Disruptions and Widespread Damage

Super Typhoon Yagi has struck northern Vietnam with devastating force, leading to extensive damage and significant disruptions. The typhoon, described by meteorologists as one of the most powerful in the region in the past decade, made landfall on Saturday, impacting the coastal provinces of Hai Phong......

Devastating Flash Floods Sweep Through Ouarzazate, Morocco: Homes Collapse and Traffic Grinds to a Halt

Heavy thunderstorms have unleashed chaos in Ouarzazate, Morocco, as flash floods ravaged the city on Friday, causing widespread destruction and disruption. The deluge led to the collapse of houses in several neighborhoods and brought traffic to a standstill for over two hours on multiple roadways. Local......

Morocco Braces for Intense Thunderstorms: Red Alert Issued Across Multiple Provinces

Morocco's General Directorate of Meteorology has issued a red weather alert, warning of "very heavy" thunderstorms set to impact several provinces across the country. The severe weather event, expected to begin today and continue through Sunday, promises to bring significant rainfall and......

Super Typhoon Yagi Devastates China: A Decade's Strongest Storm Hits Southern Coast

Super Typhoon Yagi made a catastrophic landfall in China on Friday, paralyzing daily life across the region. Officials have identified Yagi as potentially the most powerful storm to strike China’s southern coast in the past decade. As the largest storm in Asia this year and the second most formidable......

Moroccan City Emerges from Water Crisis as Treatment Plant Resumes Operations

The city of Beni Mellal and its surrounding areas in Morocco have recently emerged from a severe water shortage that left residents without access to water in their homes for over five days. The crisis, which caused significant distress among the local population, has now been resolved as water production......

Renewable-Powered Desalination: Morocco’s Innovative Solution to Water Scarcity  

As global water stress intensifies, Morocco is positioning itself at the forefront of a potential solution. Nestled on the Atlantic coast, the fishing town of Agadir is home to a cutting-edge desalination plant powered by renewable energy, offering a glimpse of how the world might tackle its growing......

Beni Mellal Water Crisis: Residents Endure Five Days Without Water

Residents of Beni Mellal, Afourar, and surrounding areas are grappling with a severe water shortage that has left them without running water in their homes for over five consecutive days. The crisis has sparked widespread frustration and calls for immediate action from local authorities. Online videos......

Agdez Dam: A Beacon of Hope Against Water Scarcity in Draa-Tafilalet

The Agdez Dam, inaugurated in April 2023 and situated approximately 100 kilometers from Zagora, is poised to play a pivotal role in addressing the region's water scarcity. This ambitious infrastructure project, spanning 940 hectares and rising 130 meters high, aims to significantly enhance the hydraulic......

Typhoon Shanshan: Japan Grapples with Widespread Disruption and Devastation

Trains and flights have been cancelled across Japan as Typhoon Shanshan, one of the strongest storms to hit the country in decades, wreaks havoc on cities in its path. The typhoon made landfall in south-western Japan on Thursday, resulting in at least six fatalities and over 100 injuries. Now downgraded......

Namibia's Drastic Measures: Culling Wildlife to Combat Drought-Induced Famine

Namibia is set to undertake a significant wildlife cull, targeting over 700 animals, including elephants, to address the severe drought that has left nearly half of its population facing acute food insecurity. This unprecedented move aims to provide much-needed sustenance to drought-stricken communities......

Morocco's Souss-Massa Region Embraces Seawater Desalination to Combat Water Scarcity

In a bold move to address severe water stress, Morocco's Souss-Massa region is turning to seawater desalination as a sustainable solution for securing a reliable water supply. This innovative approach comes as part of a broader national initiative to tackle water shortages across the country. The......

Morocco's $14.7 Billion Water Strategy: Combating Scarcity with Innovation

In response to persistent water shortages, Morocco is accelerating the implementation of critical hydraulic projects across the nation. The government has significantly increased its investment to MAD 143 billion ($14.7 billion) to support these initiatives, which include the construction of dams, water......

Morocco's Jorf Lasfar Plant Expands: A Wave of Change in Water Security

In a bold move to combat water scarcity, Morocco's Jorf Lasfar seawater desalination plant is significantly increasing its production capacity. The facility, operated by the OCP Group, is set to play a crucial role in supplying water to El Jadida, Casablanca, and surrounding areas. Initially established......