Moroccan Security Forces Conduct Evacuations Amid Northern Floods. Casablanca, Morocco — More than 50,000 individuals have been evacuated from their homes in northern Morocco following severe weather and heavy rainfall, according to official statements.
The interior ministry informed AFP that the evacuations began on Friday, primarily in Larache province, where the city of Ksar El Kebir has experienced significant flooding.
Casablanca, Morocco — The Moroccan security forces, along with the army, have been actively involved in the evacuation efforts. Evacuees have been temporarily accommodated by relatives or in shelters set up by the authorities.
The national weather service has forecasted heavy rains, strong winds, and snowfall at altitudes above 1,500 meters from Monday to Wednesday in several provinces.
Casablanca, Morocco — In a communiqué, the Moroccan government stated that King Mohammed VI has instructed the deployment of the army to support relief efforts. This recent event follows a deadly flood in Safi last December, where 37 people were killed in Morocco’s deadliest weather-related disaster in the past decade.
In neighboring countries, severe weather and flooding have also taken a toll, with two deaths reported in Algeria and at least five in Tunisia due to heavy rainfall.
Casablanca, Morocco — The situation in Morocco remains critical, with authorities and the military working tirelessly to ensure the safety of the affected populations.
The government’s swift response and the deployment of the army indicate a coordinated effort to manage the emergency. Further details are expected as the situation unfolds.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 4*
