HIBAPRESS – Fikri Ouldali
An emergency meeting of the Regional Vigilance and Follow-up Committee was held today, Monday, December 15, 2025, at the Al Hoceima Governorate, chaired by the governor of the region, Fouad Haji, within the framework of proactive interaction with the warning bulletin regarding thunderstorms, snowfall, and strong winds expected in the region.
This meeting was attended by the heads of security services, district officers, heads of circles, in addition to the heads of decentralized external services and heads of departments in the governorate, where it was devoted to studying ways to take preventive measures to reduce the potential risks that may result from these weather disturbances. According to the available data, the amount of rainfall is expected to range between 45 and 65 mm, accompanied by strong winds reaching speeds of between 75 and 85 km per hour, within the framework of an orange alert level, which necessitated raising the level of mobilization and readiness among various stakeholders. During the meeting, a package of proactive measures was agreed upon, mainly concerning the strengthening of awareness campaigns about the dangers of thunderstorms and floods, and the mobilization of human resources and the necessary logistical means to ensure rapid and effective intervention when necessary. The need to provide special health care for pregnant women was also emphasized, through urgent coordination between medical services and local authorities, in addition to taking special measures for the benefit of the homeless, and making the residents living adjacent to the valleys aware of the seriousness of the situation. In the same context, the governor of the region issued instructions to equip institutions and shelters in anticipation of any emergency, to ensure the safety of citizens and reduce potential damage, with a focus on monitoring the condition of roads and routes that may be affected by climate fluctuations, in coordination with the competent technical services. It was also announced the establishment and programming of a mixed regional vigilance and follow-up committee on a daily basis, which includes various heads of security services and decentralized external services, with the aim of keeping pace with the development of field conditions and leading intervention operations when necessary. In this framework, and in accordance with the ministerial memorandum and the instructions of the governor of the region, the authorities in various circles and district offices were urged to intensify awareness campaigns to prevent the dangers of torrents and floods, with an emphasis on holding daily security meetings to ensure continuous coordination throughout the period of the warning bulletin. These measures fall within the framework of a proactive approach that aims to confront harsh weather fluctuations, and reflects the keenness of the local authorities, in coordination with various stakeholders, to protect lives and property and ensure high field readiness to deal with any potential developments.
