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Mustafa Baïtas, the Minister Delegate for Relations with Parliament and Government Spokesperson, confirmed that the current weather disturbances affecting the Kingdom and neighboring countries are not impacting the supply of national markets. He emphasized that the government is taking all necessary measures to ensure a regular and continuous supply of various products.
During the weekly press briefing following the Cabinet meeting, Baïtas explained that the impact of these disturbances on navigation remains limited. He reassured that the implemented measures have allowed for the normal functioning of supply chains.
Reviewing the climatic conditions, the government spokesperson reported that from September 1, 2025, to February 5, 2026, the Kingdom recorded rainfall of 150 mm, characterized by intensity and concentration over short periods, representing a surplus of 35 percent compared to the normal average.
He added that snowfall covered wide areas exceeding 55,000 square kilometers, leading to a record water inflow into reservoirs of 9.53 billion cubic meters, exceeding the usual average by nearly 98 percent.
Baïtas noted that 95 percent of this inflow was recorded since mid-December 2025, including 5.39 billion cubic meters within just fifteen days—an amount surpassing what was recorded during entire previous hydrological years—which reflects the exceptional nature of this period.
The government official explained that the reservoir filling rate rose from 31.1 percent on December 12, 2025, to 64.15 percent currently, with a water storage volume of 10.75 billion cubic meters. He also confirmed that, so far, no loss of life has been recorded, thanks to the careful monitoring of various developments and proactive interventions.
On the economic front, Baïtas referred to recent reports indicating a significant improvement in the performance of the national economy and the various sectors contributing to it. He highlighted that tourism revenues reached approximately 93.93 billion dirhams, rising in 2025 to exceed 138 billion dirhams—a nearly 20 percent increase compared to 2024.
Regarding remittances from Moroccans abroad, the government spokesperson noted an increase from 118 billion dirhams to over 122 billion dirhams, along with a reported 28 percent growth in foreign investment revenues compared to the previous year.
Baïtas affirmed that these indicators, supported by reports from independent and banking institutions, clearly demonstrate the effectiveness of the adopted government policies. He pointed out that the executed strategies have shown considerable resilience and improvement amidst the ongoing implementation of social state initiatives while maintaining macroeconomic balances.
