The Moroccan Directorate General of Meteorology has issued a weather alert for several regions in the country, warning of heavy rain, hail, and strong winds. The alert, which is at an "orange" level of vigilance, forecasts heavy rain showers of between 20 and 30 mm, accompanied by hail and strong winds, in the provinces of Boulmane, Azilal, Midelt, and Ifrane. The alert is in effect from 1 pm to 10 pm on Sunday.
The weather alert was issued due to the expected heavy rain and strong winds, which could cause disruptions and damage. Residents in the affected areas are advised to take necessary precautions and stay informed about the latest weather forecast. The Directorate General of Meteorology closely monitors weather conditions and issues alerts to help prevent and mitigate the impact of severe weather events.
In a separate incident, a police officer and his sister were arrested in Rabat on Sunday for allegedly being in possession of and trafficking narcotics and psychotropic substances. The arrest was made by the Judicial Police Brigade, in coordination with the National Directorate of Territorial Surveillance. The police officer and his sister were found to be in possession of over 5,000 narcotic tablets.
The election campaign for the Supreme Judicial Council has entered its final stage, with candidates presenting their programs and ideas. The election is for the third term of the Council, which will run from 2027 to 2031. The campaign has been marked by calls for a focus on programs and ideas, rather than personal attacks or slogans.
Morocco has expressed its interest in hosting a future session of the United Nations Congress on the Prevention of Crime and Criminal Justice. The Congress, which is held every five years, brings together representatives from around the world to discuss issues related to crime prevention and criminal justice. Morocco's bid to host the Congress is seen as an opportunity to contribute to the global discussion on these issues.
The Moroccan government's budget has shown a significant improvement, with the budget deficit decreasing to 58.6 billion dirhams at the end of August 2026, compared to 59.5 billion dirhams during the same period last year. The improvement is attributed to increased tax revenues, which have helped to reduce the budget deficit.
Morocco's foreign exchange reserves have exceeded 500 billion dirhams, according to the latest report from the Central Bank of Morocco. The reserves, which stood at 503 billion dirhams on September 18, 2026, have increased by 21% compared to the same period last year. This increase is seen as a positive development for the country's economy.
Key points
- Heavy rain, hail, and strong winds are expected in several regions of Morocco on Sunday.
- A police officer and his sister were arrested in Rabat for allegedly trafficking narcotics and psychotropic substances.
- Morocco's foreign exchange reserves have exceeded 500 billion dirhams.
