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Rabat – In a tragic development, four people have died and 14 are missing after severe thunderstorms struck Tata and nearby provinces.
A preliminary report from local authorities indicates that the heavy rainfall caused flooding which destroyed eight homes in the village of Aoukerda, part of the Tamanarte municipality in the Akka Circle.
In response to the disaster, all relevant services have been mobilized to address the situation.
Human and logistical resources have been dispatched to offer immediate aid to affected communities, clear isolated areas, and restore connectivity.
The recent severe weather has prompted Morocco’s weather office to issue multiple alerts over the past few days, forecasting strong thunderstorms and high winds in various areas.
On Friday, the Ministry of Equipment urged road and highway users to exercise extreme caution due to severe weather conditions that could result in low or zero visibility.
This warning was reinforced by a new alert issued on Saturday, which predicts very heavy thunderstorms expected to continue through Sunday night.
Meanwhile, heavy rains also struck Ouarzazate on Friday, causing houses to collapse in several neighborhoods.
Flash floods submerged streets and alleys, turning them into ponds and halting traffic for over two hours on multiple roadways, according to reports.
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