Rabat – A recently dispatched Moroccan aid convoy, consisting of 13 vehicles—12 water pump trucks and one designated for repairs and equipment—arrived at the port of Motril in Granada province on Saturday. The convoy is now heading to the flood-stricken areas of Spain’s Valencia region.
This effort follows Morocco’s initial deployment last week of 70 operators and 25 trucks equipped with water pumps – all part of its continued support for Spain in the wake of the devastating floods.
In addition to the vehicles, the new team includes 34 volunteer workers who will provide logistical and humanitarian support.
The floods, triggered by Storm Dana, struck several regions of Spain on October 29, leaving Valencia among the worst affected.
This devastating flood also claimed the lives of seven Moroccans, according to an updated death toll confirmed by Morocco’s ambassador to Spain, Karima Benyaich.
Benyaich expressed her solidarity with all of those affected by the storm in remarks on Wednesday, as reported by Europa Press. In addition to the Moroccan fatalities, the storm has caused at least 215 deaths across Spain.
The ambassador also said that eight Moroccans were still missing in the aftermath of the disaster.
Following the disaster, King Mohammed VI instructed Morocco’s Interior Minister to contact his Spanish counterpart and convey Morocco’s readiness to send rescue teams and offer all necessary assistance to help manage the crisis.
This swift response was part of Morocco’s broader effort to support relief operations in the flood-ravaged region.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has expressed his gratitude for Morocco’s assistance.
“In these challenging weeks for Spain due to the storm, international and European solidarity has been immense,” Sánchez said in a message on social media platform X, adding, “All of Spain thanks you.”
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