Global warming: Morocco breaks winter heat records

 Morocco experienced its hottest winter on record, including the hottest January since measurements began, the head of the country’s meteorological department told AFP. The North African country is entering its sixth consecutive year of drought, threatening the crucially important agriculture sector which accounts for 14 percent of the country’s exports. 

Houcine Youaabed, the head of communications for Morocco’s meteorological department said the record high temperatures “are part of a global trend”and "reflect the consequences of global warming.”