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Morocco World
27-07-2025
- Climate
- Morocco World
New Heatwave to Strike Morocco's Provinces Until Tuesday
Rabat — The General Directorate of Meteorology expects a heatwave to strike several Moroccan provinces, starting today until Tuesday. The weather office said extremely high temperatures will range between 45 and 48 degrees Celsius in provinces like Zagora, Tata, Assa-Zag, Es-Semara, Boujdour, Oued Ed-Dahab, and Aousserd. In another orange-level alert, the office also expects hot weather between 42 degrees and 44 degrees from Sunday to Monday in Fquih Ben Salah, Kalaa Sraghna, and Marrakech. Similar weather is usually normal in the summer season, especially in southern and central provinces. However, in recent days, Morocco's coastal provinces and cities like Rabat have witnessed a relief from the blistering heat, with breezy weather and temperatures between 25 and 27 degrees. This comes following a hot July, with temperatures recorded at over 35 degrees in provinces that usually have milder weather. Eldorado Weather website ranked three Moroccan cities — Ben Guerir, Kenitra, and Taroudant — among the world's hottest places on earth in June. The three cities were included within the top 15 hottest places on the planet. Ben Guerir ranked 10th worldwide, followed by Kenitra in 14th place, and Taroudant, which claimed 15th place.
Morocco World
29-06-2025
- Climate
- Morocco World
Three Moroccan Cities Among World's Hottest This Sunday
Berlin – This Sunday, three Moroccan cities were ranked among the world's hottest places on earth. According to temperature data published by the specialized platform Eldorado Weather, Ben Guerir, Kenitra, and Taroudant all featured in the top 15 hottest places on the planet. Ben Guerir ranked 10th worldwide, with temperatures reaching 46.4°C. Kenitra followed in 14th place with 45.8°C, while Taroudant closed the trio at 15th, just above the 45°C mark. These figures show the sheer intensity of the heatwave currently striking wide regions of Morocco, especially in the country's central and southern zones. While Morocco faces exceptional heat, it is not alone. The Gulf region topped the global chart, with Kuwait City registering the highest temperature recorded this Sunday, 49°C. Close behind, Al-Ahsa in Saudi Arabia reported 48.2°C, and Al-Fahud in Oman reached 47.2°C. Other cities in the region, including Al-Aïn in the UAE and Al-Qaisumah in Saudi Arabia, also secured spots within the top ten. North Africa, too, appeared elsewhere in the rankings: Bordj Badji Mokhtar in Algeria placed 11th. The national weather authority, the General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM), issued a warning on Friday. It described the current weather event as a 'chergui-type heatwave', a dry and searing wind pattern, arriving unusually early for June. This heat wave began on Friday, June 27, and is expected to last at least until Tuesday. The most extreme temperatures are forecast for this weekend. The DGM warned that thermometers could surpass 35°C along Morocco's northern and central Atlantic coasts. In the Atlantic plains, readings may exceed 42°C. Tags: DGMheatwavehot temperatureMoroccoMorocco heat
Observer
01-06-2025
- Climate
- Observer
Oman among the hottest places on earth in the past 24 hours
Muscat: Oman has ranked among the top 10 hottest locations on Earth over the past 24 hours, according to data from Eldorado Weather, a global weather monitoring platform. The coastal town of Bidiya recorded a searing 46.3°C, placing it sixth globally, while Al Mudhaibi followed closely with 45.9°C, ranking ninth. These soaring temperatures reflect the intense heatwave currently gripping the Arabian Peninsula and parts of South Asia. Topping the global list was Bandar-e-Dayyer in Iran, where temperatures reached a blistering 47.4°C. This was followed by the Pakistani cities of Jacobabad and Sibi, both recording highs of 47°C. The Middle East and South Asia accounted for 11 of the 15 hottest places globally. Iran dominated with five entries, followed by Pakistan (four), Iraq (three), Oman (two), and Saudi Arabia (one), underscoring the widespread nature of the heatwave across the region. Highlighting the gravity of the situation, Oman's Ministry of Labour has reminded employers to comply with the mandatory midday break regulation, which comes into force today, June 1. As stipulated under Article 16, Clause 2 of the Occupational Safety and Health Regulations, outdoor work is prohibited between 12:30 pm and 3:30 pm during June, July and August. The Ministry reaffirmed that the rule applies to all workers operating in open areas, including construction sites and other high-temperature environments. Violators will face strict enforcement measures to ensure worker safety. As part of its proactive approach, the Ministry recently launched the Safe Summer campaign, aimed at raising awareness among employers and employees about the importance of occupational safety during the hot season. The campaign is spearheaded by the Ministry's Occupational Safety and Health Department. A Ministry spokesperson stated, 'Every year, from June 1 to August 31, it is strictly prohibited to employ workers in direct sunlight or outdoor areas without adequate shade. This measure is crucial to safeguarding workers from heat-related illnesses and ensuring a safe working environment.' Although current temperature data does not include year-on-year comparisons, climate experts continue to warn of the growing frequency and severity of heatwaves in the Arabian Peninsula. This trend aligns with global climate change projections, which show that the Middle East is warming at nearly twice the global average rate. In a stark contrast that illustrates the planet's climatic extremes, while Iran recorded the hottest temperature at 47.4°C, Antarctica's Vostok station registered a frigid -70.8°C in the same 24-hour period—a remarkable 118.2°C difference between the hottest and coldest places on Earth.
