Drought will not impact drinking water supply, official

A Moroccan official has denied that the drought, which currently hits Morocco, would adversely impact drinking water supply in the years to come.

Drought will have no impact whatsoever on the supply of drinking water in the years to come, Ali Fassi Fihri, director-general of the water company (ONEP/state-owned) told the press Tuesday.

A severe drought has hit Morocco for the third consecutive year, dealing a serious blow to agriculture, which account for 19 percent of the country's GDP.

The official assured that Morocco has enough water reserves to ensure a quality supply. He pleaded for a better management of the water resources and for generalizing supply to the whole territory.