{
  "id": 13753763,
  "title": "Morocco Puts 26 Provinces on Orange Storm Alert",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/morocco-puts-26-provinces-on-orange-storm-alert",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-11T16:29:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Rio Times",
    "slug": "the-rio-times",
    "url": "https://www.riotimesonline.com/morocco-orange-storm-alert-26-provinces-2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Morocco's weather agency has issued an orange storm alert for 26 provinces, warning of hail, heavy downpours, thunderstorms and gusty winds between 1pm and 11pm on Sunday, 11 October. The alert covers mostly inland regions from Fez and Meknes to the Atlas Mountains, including cities like Fez, Meknes, Ifrane and Beni Mellal. Five roads remained impassable, two of which are crucial for trekkers to the Imlil area near Marrakech. The forecast predicts 25 to 40 millimetres of rainfall, equivalent to one to one and a half inches of rain, which could make mountain roads impassable. The alert is the second-highest level on Morocco's colour-coded scale, with red being the most severe. The Ministry of Equipment and Water reported that 19 road sections were cut due to flooding over the past week. As of 7pm on Saturday, October 10, 14 of these sections had reopened, but five still remain closed. The ministry stated that no local detour was possible for the affected roads. The alert primarily affects mountain roads, with no alternative routes available. Travelers to Imlil, the Middle Atlas or desert regions should check road conditions and weather updates before departing. The US Embassy advises registered citizens to stay informed about security and weather conditions, and tour operators may need to modify or cancel outdoor activities during the alert period.",
  "summary": "Morocco's weather service put 26 provinces on an orange storm alert for Sunday, while five flood-damaged roads, two on the Imlil route, stayed closed. The post Morocco Puts 26 Provinces on Orange Storm Alert appeared first on The Rio Times .",
  "key_points": [
    "Morocco issues orange storm alert for 26 provinces",
    "Hail, heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds expected",
    "25-40mm rainfall may make mountain roads impassable"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}