Rabat – Local authorities on Saturday declared the southern province of Guelmim a “disaster area” following its isolation by the flooding of several rivers.
Following the isolation of the province due to the flooding of all the rivers of the province and the damage caused to infrastructure, provincial authorities have declared the province as a disaster area, the Wilaya of Guelmim-Es-Smara region said in a statement.
Exceptional rainfall fell across the province on Friday, causing material damage, but no human casualties so far, according to the same source.
Following the flooding of several rivers, waters submerged and isolated many neighborhoods and villages, caused several material damages, cut roads and interrupted telecom.
MWN with MAP
