The Urgent Call to Ban Watermelon Farming in Southeastern Morocco to Safeguard Water Resources
After recent rainfall in southeastern Morocco, concerns have arisen about the region’s water resources sustainability. Environmentalists are urging a complete ban on watermelon farming to protect the groundwater supply, as this practice consumes significant amounts of water, jeopardizing already scarce water sources.
Lahcen Rabah and Karim Al Harrouch, environmentalists, emphasize the necessity of prohibiting watermelon cultivation to maintain the region’s environmental balance and preserve water for future generations. They stress that temporary measures are inadequate, calling for immediate action from authorities to protect water resources from overexploitation.
Hussein Ouhssain reinforces these calls, stating that a strategic decision to ban watermelon farming is crucial to prevent an environmental disaster in the region. The urgent campaign aims to educate residents and farmers on water resource protection, advocating for legislation to safeguard against depletion.
Local authorities in the southeast are considering a complete ban on watermelon farming, with some areas already enforcing this measure. As discussions continue, the message is clear: protecting water means securing our future in southeastern Morocco.