Erosion and submersion: the threat intensifies on the Moroccan coasts

The General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM) has just provided explanations on the assertions of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) according to which the main Moroccan coastal cities, such as Casablanca, Tangier and Agadir are threatened by rising sea waters , coastal erosion and land submersion, particularly during severe storms.

Speaking on these assertions recorded in a recent report entitled “State of Climate in Africa 2023” from the site H24infoThe Directorate General of Meteorology (DGM) said that international institutions often warn of the risk of sea level rise and its potential consequences on coastal cities around the world in the future, particularly in low areas. The warning is based on data showing a continued rise in sea water levels due to climate change, a phenomenon that is causing ice to melt and temperatures to rise, causing ocean waters to expand, the statement said. DGM.