Rising concerns over a potential return of El Niño in 2026 are putting Morocco back on alert, with experts warning that renewed drought conditions could threaten water resources and agriculture despite recent rainfall recovery. Climate forecasts indicate a 50–60% chance of El Niño developing later in 2026, a phenomenon known to disrupt weather patterns and often intensify drought in parts of Africa . For Morocco, already vulnerable after years of water stress, such a shift could reverse recent gains following the end of a prolonged drought earlier this year. As climate variability increases, specialists stress the need for stronger water management and adaptation strategies, given the country’s structural exposure to declining rainfall and rising temperatures. Read more: https://t.co/1XjwtY8uqe #ElNino #Morocco #ClimateChange #Drought