Spectacular scenes... The Tabouri storm hits Wadi Zim... Heavy losses to olive and pomegranate crops!

The Beni Khairan region and surrounding areas of the city of Oued Zem in the Khouribga province experienced a thunderstorm accompanied by heavy hail, known as “al-Tabrouri,” which blanketed the area in an extraordinary white layer along roads and farmland. The sudden intensity of the storm caused concern among residents and road users, particularly along the Moulay Bouazza Road and in the areas of Samala and Oulad Fanane.

This weather phenomenon resulted in significant material losses affecting the agricultural sector and private property, as olive and pomegranate trees were severely damaged and their fruit fell before the harvest season, In addition, some poultry and livestock were killed, and cars and rooftops were damaged. Affected farmers are calling for intervention to assess the damage and provide compensation, along with raising the alert level for road users to drive cautiously during weather fluctuations.