Rabat — Moroccan authorities evacuated 143,164 people to date as part of measures put in place to avoid repercussions and a crisis linked to heavy rainfall and floods.
An update from the Interior Ministry said the evacuation process concerned several provinces, including Larache – from which 110,941 people were relocated.
Kenitra comes second with 11,696 people relocated in Sidi Kacem province, and 3,613 people in Sidi Slimane province.
Authorities reported that they are still gradually evacuating residences at risk of flooding, as part of an approach to tackle Morocco’s severe weather situation.
The Ministry of Interior spokesperson Rachid El Khalfi emphasized today that emergency services continue to support affected populations by establishing temporary shelters and reception centers, providing different forms of assistance to mitigate the burdens from the difficult conditions.
He recalled the weather alerts that expect rainfall that could reach 150 millimeters in a short period in some areas.
Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and hail, in addition to strong winds, are expected to continue throughout this week.
A new weather alert today forecasts heavy rain between 60 and 90 millimeters, which started Thursday morning and will last through Friday at 11 p.m. in Chefchaouen, Tetouan, Larache, Al Hoceima, and Taza.
The same weather is expected to affect the provinces of Taounate and Ouezzane with rainfall of between 40 and 60 millimeters.
Rain between 30 and 40 millimeters is also expected in Kenitra, Sefrou, Fez, Sidi Kacem, Beni Mellal, Meknes, Tangier-Assilah, M’Diq-Fnideq, Moulay Yacoub, Fahs-Anjra, El Hajeb, Khenifra, Ifrane, Khemisset, and Sidi Slimane.
