Heavy flooding in Valencia, Spain, claimed the lives of at least 100 people, including one confirmed Moroccan national.
A source from the Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the news today, saying that it is yet for the Spanish authorities to disclose identities and nationalities of the victims.
“It is noted that the Spanish authorities have yet to disclose the identities and nationalities of the victims until confidentiality is lifted after identifying all the deceased,” the authorized source told Morocco World News (MWN).
The source however said that the consulate is contacting the Moroccan victim’s family, expressing readiness to provide all necessary support during this time.
One Moroccan is also injured with minor wounds, while 25 missing cases have been reported.
The consulate is actively engaged and in constant communication with the relevant Spanish authorities to ascertain their whereabouts and ensure their safety, the source added.
Morocco’s Foreign Affairs Ministry also took a series of measures to assist the Moroccan diaspora in Valencia.
The ministry activated a crisis cell upon learning of the tragedy, including representatives from different departments as well as from the consulate in Valencia.
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The consulate general also established a crisis cell to monitor the situation of the Moroccan community residing in the affected area.
The consulate also put phone numbers for the diaspora to report potential victims of the tragedy, missing persons or any other cases.
People requiring consular intervention can dial 0034631935818 and 0034631771873.
The cell works in coordination with organizations in the region to reach affected individuals as well as locate missing people to provide the necessary support for emergency situations.
The consulate has also reiterated its commitment to maintain continuous contact with Spanish authorities who expressed their readiness to provide all information related to potential Moroccan victims as it becomes available.
Disturbing footage and photos online show the floods caused remarkable damage across the region, with cars submerged and rescue teams grappling to help people affected.
The Spanish government received several help offers from many countries, including Morocco.
On Wednesday, King Mohammed VI instructed the Interior Ministry to express Morocco’s readiness to assist Spain with whatever it might need to tackle the situation.
The monarch also sent his condolences to the Spanish government and the victims’ families.
“In these sad and painful moments, we express to Your Excellency our most sincere condolences and our feelings of compassion and solidarity,” the monarch said on Wednesday.
