A large Moroccan aid convoy left the port of Motril, Andalusia, this Saturday morning, heading for Valencia. Composed of 13 trucks, including 12 fire engines and a repair vehicle, it also transports 34 Moroccan volunteers to lend a hand to the populations affected by the recent floods.
The heavy rains that hit southern Spain, particularly Malaga, are worrying the inhabitants of northern Morocco. Still in shock from the deadly storm that struck Valencia two weeks ago, causing the death of 223 people, including Moroccans, the residents of the northern part of the kingdom fear living through such a tragedy.
Following the devastating floods that hit the Valencia region in Spain, an international wave of solidarity is being organized. The Spanish Ministry of the Interior, in coordination with the Valencian authorities, has announced that it has accepted international aid.
A second death has been confirmed among Moroccan nationals in Spain, bringing to two the number of victims among Moroccans, following the devastating floods that hit the south and east of the country. The Consul General of Morocco in Valencia, Saïd El Idrissi Bouzidi, announced this new death, while the search continues to find 45 missing Moroccans.
The leaks observed at the roof of the Marrakech-Menara airport following the heavy rains that hit Marrakech at the end of last week are worrying a deputy who has questioned the government on this matter.
The Marrakech-Menara international airport was temporarily paralyzed by the floods caused by the torrential rains that hit the ochre city.
In Morocco, the heavy rains that hit several regions on Monday, October 14th in the morning, caused the death of three people and significant material damage.
The streets of Marrakech turned into torrents after the torrential rains that hit the city on Sunday.
Struck by devastating floods, the province of Tata is recovering from the rubble. Local authorities are working to rebuild the destroyed houses.
King Mohammed VI has just ordered the launch of a rehabilitation program for the areas affected by floods in southeastern Morocco .
The residents of the province of Tata faced a difficult night due to torrential rains that caused major flooding . The General Directorate of Meteorology had previously issued a red alert, warning of thunderstorms accompanied by hail and strong gusts of wind.
The torrential rains that hit the Oriental region have caused flooding in the cities of Oujda and the communes of Bni Drar, Ahfir and Berkane. The Oujda Angads airport was not spared.