Morocco Flash Floods Cause Fatalities and Damage
Flash floods in Morocco's coastal Safi region have resulted in at least 37 fatalities, as reported by state-owned television. Torrential rain on Sunday led to debris and vehicles being swept through the main port city of Safi.
Local authorities have indicated that dozens of individuals are receiving medical treatment for injuries. Furthermore, at least 70 residences within the old city center have been inundated. Access to and from the city has been partially disrupted on certain roads due to damage and accumulated debris.
Response and Environmental Context
Moroccan authorities have confirmed that search and rescue operations are currently underway.
Experts suggest that the extreme weather fluctuations observed in Morocco are partially attributable to the ongoing climate crisis. The North African nation has experienced a seven-year drought, which has significantly depleted its water reservoirs. The preceding year was officially documented as the warmest on record.
The Moroccan weather service has issued a forecast indicating that the recent heavy rainfall is expected to continue through Tuesday, with snowfall also anticipated across the Atlas mountains.