Hanan Al-Masi, a member of the Authenticity and Modernity Party’s parliamentary group, addressed the current state of Morocco’s dams and the future of the remaining projects planned under the National Water Policy during her remarks at the oral question session held today, Monday, January 12, directed at the Minister of Equipment and Water, (addressed) the current state of Moroccan dams and the status of the remaining projects planned under the National Water Policy.
Al-Masi highlighted that the recent rain and snowfall, thank God, which have been experienced in various regions and provinces of the Kingdom, have contributed significantly to raising reservoir levels, noting that official data from the daily reports of the Directorate of Water Research and Planning under the Ministry of Equipment and Water confirm a qualitative and promising improvement in Morocco’s water situation.
Despite these positive signs, Al-Masi stressed that the government must accelerate the implementation of its ambitious dam-building program and address the issues related to delays in the completion of several major dams, given the direct implications this has for water security and natural disaster risk reduction.
In this context, Al-Masi drew attention to the unique situation in southern Taroudant, which has been excluded from dam project planning, unlike the Tiznit region, which has benefited from plans to build seven dams. She noted that this disparity raises legitimate questions about the criteria for allocating water projects among the regions.
Al-Masi called for plans to build two new dams in the region: the first on the Rgita River, to protect several local communities from the risk of flooding, particularly given the area’s high population density and intensive agricultural activity; and the second on the Al-Bayda River, to protect other communities from flooding and strengthen local water security.
Al-Masi concluded her remarks by emphasizing that accelerating the completion of dams and addressing regional disparities in this area are essential pillars for achieving regional equity and ensuring the sustainability of water resources, in a context marked by growing climate challenges.
Khadija Al-Rahali
