biko2020/Climate_Water_Project

Focus Region: Morocco's Water Crisis # Climate Water Crisis Project: Morocco Data Analysis ## Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. Target Regions for Analysis 3. Phase 1: Work Environment Setup 4. Phase 2: Data Collection * Dataset 1: SPEI Drought Index * Dataset 2: GRACE Groundwater Data * Dataset 3: Precipitation * Dataset 4: Temperature (World Bank) 5. Phase 3: Data Cleaning Checklist 6. Key Metrics to Calculate 7. Troubleshooting Tips 8. Conclusion ## Introduction 🌍 Focus Region: Morocco's Water Crisis This project analyzes the escalating water crisis in Morocco, a region grappling with severe drought and water scarcity. By collecting, cleaning, and analyzing data related to drought indices, groundwater levels, precipitation patterns, and temperature variations, the project aims to: * Identify the regions most vulnerable to water scarcity. * Assess the impact of drought on groundwater resources. * Develop compelling visualizations to effectively communicate key findings. Morocco is facing a critical water situation: * Rainfall has decreased by 70% compared to the average. * The country is experiencing a six-year drought, the worst in four decades. * Water availability has plummeted from 2,600m³ to less than 600m³/person/year since the 1960s. * Agriculture consumes 87% of the nation's water resources. * A 53% decline in precipitation is projected for this century. 🎯 Target Regions for Analysis: | Region | Key Characteristics | Coordinates | | --------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- | -------------------- | | Souss-Massa | Argan agriculture, groundwater depletion hotspot | ~30.4°N, 9.5°W | | Marrakech-Safi | Atlas watershed, agri-tourism pressure | ~31.6°N, 8.0°W | | Casablanca-Settat | High urban water stress, economic hub | ~33.6°N, 7.6°W | | Oriental | Semi-ar …