Authorities Pledge Ongoing Efforts to Protect Ksar El Kebir from Loukkos River Flooding

Rabat – Authorities have pledged ongoing efforts to protect residential neighborhoods in Ksar El Kebir threatened by flooding following the rising waters of the Loukkos River.

The provincial director of Equipment and Water in Larache, Azzedine Aittalab, told Morocco’s news agency today that teams are currently installing temporary barriers to prevent the river’s waters from reaching at-risk areas.

He said the efforts are part of broader preventive measures aimed at safeguarding citizens, protecting property, and ensuring people’s safety, recalling a task force and a vigilance committee chaired by Larache province governor Bouassam El Alamine that have been operational since Tuesday to closely follow developments after the weather alerts.

He said the committee conducted inspections to assess conditions along the river, focusing on several sensitive points.

Authorities in Larache also announced that the maximum alert level has been raised in Ksar El Kebir due to rising waters, with all concerned services deployed to contribute to helping mitigate the crisis.

The provincial authorities also called on all affected citizens to show cooperation and responsibility, and to exercise vigilance and caution until exceptional weather conditions come to an end.

Heavy rainfall cumulated over 600 millimeters from September to January in Larache province, causing the Oued El Makhazine dam to reach full capacity.

The president of the Ksar El Kbir municipal council also urged all residents to cooperate with the urgent measures taken in place.

Authorities announced the subsequent closure of the Ksar El Kebir civil hospital after it was submerged, informing people that the old military camp neighbourhood has opened its doors to all residents. Morocco has deployed military personnel throughout the city to further mitigate the situation.