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Floods Disrupt, Cannabis Seized at Tanger Med

Floods impact several regions in Morocco, while authorities seize over three tonnes of cannabis at Tanger Med port.

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The picture Deteriorating

Business conditions in Morocco are deteriorating due to severe weather causing floods and disruptions, and increased scrutiny at Tanger Med port following a major cannabis seizure.

In this briefing Chiadma · Guelmim · General Directorate of Meteorology · Tanger Med

Regulation

Nothing significant reported today.

Disruption

  • logistics
  • agriculture
  • construction

Floods and heavy rains disrupt regions across Morocco

woman in brown coat standing on gray rock near body of water during daytime
Aziz Acharki / Unsplash

Several regions in Morocco have been affected by floods and heavy rains over the past two days, according to Alyaoum24. Areas such as Chiadma and Guelmim experienced significant flooding, leading to rising water levels in several cities. The floods have disrupted transportation and local infrastructure, impacting logistics and construction activities. The heavy rains mark the beginning of the rainy season, with authorities on alert for potential further flooding.

Impact Logistics, agriculture, and construction sectors face disruptions due to flooding, affecting transport and infrastructure projects.

Sources: Alyaoum24 ↗

Internal tension

Nothing significant reported today.

Safety & health

  • public-sector

Weather alert issued for thunderstorms and hail

The General Directorate of Meteorology in Morocco issued a new weather alert on Sunday, indicating a level orange vigilance for strong thunderstorms, hail, and winds in several provinces. Akhbarona reports that these weather conditions are expected to affect various regions, potentially causing disruptions. The alert follows recent heavy rains and flooding, emphasizing the need for preparedness as the rainy season begins.

Impact Public-sector emergency services and local authorities must prepare for potential disruptions due to severe weather conditions.

Sources: Akhbarona ↗

Companies

Nothing significant reported today.

Markets

Nothing significant reported today.

Trade

  • logistics

Tanger Med authorities seize over 3 tonnes of cannabis

An aerial view of the port of Tanger-med on the north Moroccan coast.
An aerial view of the port of Tanger-med on the north Moroccan coast. Adam Cli, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Authorities at the Tanger Med port, in collaboration with customs services, intercepted a significant drug trafficking attempt on Sunday. They seized three tonnes and 565 kilograms of cannabis resin, according to yabiladi.com. The seizure highlights ongoing efforts to combat international drug trafficking through Moroccan ports. The authorities have not disclosed further details about the origin or intended destination of the shipment.

Impact Logistics operators at Tanger Med face increased scrutiny and potential delays as authorities intensify anti-trafficking measures.

Sources: yabiladi.com ↗

Politics

Nothing significant reported today.

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