At least 37 people have died after sudden flash floods struck Morocco’s Atlantic coastal province of Safi on Sunday, local authorities reported. Torrential rains triggered the flooding in the region, located about 330 kilometres south of the capital, Rabat, according to Morocco’s state-run 2M TV.
The floods have left communities reeling as rescue efforts continue. Fourteen survivors were reported to be receiving medical attention for injuries sustained during the deluge. Local officials warned that the situation remains dangerous, with emergency teams working to assist those affected and assess the full scale of the damage.
The flash floods come amid a period of unusually heavy rainfall in parts of Morocco, raising concerns over the vulnerability of infrastructure and communities along the country’s Atlantic coast. Authorities have urged residents to remain vigilant and avoid flood-prone areas while relief operations are underway.
Moroccan officials have yet to provide details on property damage or whether any additional rescue measures are being deployed, but the province is now grappling with the immediate humanitarian impact of the disaster.
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