King Mohammed VI gave instructions to the concerned departments to launch the construction of dams of different sizes across the country to secure to the inhabitants of the Kingdom’s various regions drinking water, as well as irrigation water and livestock watering. The Sovereign also called for considering the possible establishment of desalination plants, and for carrying on the water saving program in farming, the statement said. Since his accession to the throne, King Mohammed VI has consolidated the policy led by the late King Hassan II to provide the Kingdom with water infrastructures to meet citizens’ needs. Thus, in 18 years, thirty dams of different sizes have been built. However, due to natural hazards and rising water demand, the risk of water shortage has increased significantly.

Source: The North Africa Journal June 06, 2018 03:00 UTC