Eye-catching scenes in the city of Azrou... A powerful thunderstorm and a heavy downpour of hailstones!

The city of Azrou and its surrounding areas in the Middle Atlas were hit by a sudden and powerful thunderstorm, accompanied by torrential rain and heavy hail (tabrouri), which turned roads and streets into pools of water and flowing streams in a dramatic scene captured in videos and live streams by citizens. These weather disturbances were caused by the formation of massive cumulonimbus clouds resulting from the convergence of cold air masses in the upper atmosphere with rising warm air, which caused this exceptional storm accompanied by severe thunder and strong gusts of wind.

In light of these rapidly evolving weather conditions, news bulletins raised the alert level, urging residents of Azrou and mountainous areas, as well as road users, to exercise the utmost caution. The guidelines included staying away from flood channels and valleys, avoiding taking shelter under trees or power poles during lightning strikes, reducing speed while driving, and protecting livestock and crops, as weather conditions in the region remain unstable.