More than 1,08,000 people have been evacuated from northern Morocco, after extreme rainfall swept away the region forcing residents to flee. The US Department of State Consular Affairs has advised the citizens to follow emergency warnings caused by extreme rainfall in the northern region.
More than 1,08,000 people have been displaced from northern Morocco, after extreme rainfall swept away the region forcing residents to flee as rivers swelled, dams filled, roads became impassable and emergency rescue operations intensified across the region.
The US Department of State Consular Affairs has advised the citizens to follow emergency warnings caused by extreme rainfall in the northern region.
Taking to X, the department said, “Extreme rainfall in Morocco has caused floods in the north, forcing mass evacuations. The rainfall has resulted in impassable roads and has impacted access to food. US Citizens in Morocco that are in the emergency area and are safe, should notify friends and loved ones. Contact police or other authorities if you encounter dangerous conditions – follow warnings and directions provided.”
Residents and visitors were also urged to enrol in the Smart Traveler Program so the US Embassy in Morocco can share emergency and routine information.
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Authorities also reported disruptions to major roads in multiple provinces, including routes linking Tangier and Tetouan, as well as roads in Larache, Kenitra, Sidi Kacem and Sidi Slimane.
Thousands were evacuated as heavy flooding brought significant flooding to northern Morocco, leading to the evacuation of thousands of people from their homes. The Moroccan army has been deployed to support relief efforts.
Officials urged residents in flood-prone areas of the northwestern plains to leave immediately amid threats from heavy rain, swollen rivers and the release of more water from full dams.
Climate scientists say warmer air holds more moisture, increasing the risk of intense downpours and flash flooding, particularly in vulnerable urban and river-basin areas.
Morocco’s Interior Ministry indicated that about 108,432 people had been evacuated. Helicopters were used in rescue operations as torrential rainfall swept away fields and villages across the northwest.
The army has been assisting evacuations since Friday under a red alert for more rainfall. Evacuations were reported in parts of Larache province, including Ksar El Kebir, Souaken, Ouled Ouchih, the Larache industrial zone and areas near the Loukous river.
About 85 per cent of the population evacuated in Ksar El Kebir, and the one evacuated received shelter and food in camps.
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