IWRA World Water Congress 2025 Marrakech Morocco
Water Security and Water-Related Risks
Author(s): Pr. Abdelilah Khanniba, Moulay El Mustapha El Berjaoui
Pr. Abdelilah Khanniba, Moulay El Mustapha El Berjaoui
Institution(s): Higher School of Education and Training, Hassan First University, Berrechid
Poster: PDFAbstractConclusion
- Critical Capacity Loss: This study confirms that the Moulay Youssef Dam has reached an advanced stage of siltation
- Methodological Efficacy: Landsat and NDWI offer a cost-effective, accurate alternative to traditional hydrographic surveys.
- Water Security Threat: The current sedimentation rate poses a direct threat to irrigation sectors perimeter and the hydroelectric production capabilities.
Recommendations: Towards Integrated Management
To mitigate these risks, an Integrated River Basin Management (IRBM) approach is urgently required:
- Upstream Conservation: Implementation of aggressive biological and mechanical erosion control measures (reforestation, check dams) in the Oued Tassaout headwaters to reduce sediment yield.
- Downstream Protection: Dredging and maintenance of the Timinoutine compensation dam to prevent total clogging and ensure the continuity of water supply to irrigation canals.
- Continuous Monitoring: Institutionalizing the use of Remote Sensing and GIS for real-time monitoring of water resources to support data-driven decision-making.