The Ministry of Equipment, Transport, Logistics and Water insists on drafting its weather alerts in French, even though they are not understood by the majority of Moroccans. According to observers, this could explain the growing number of victims of floods in recent times.
A bus traveling from Casablanca to Rissani overturned at the level of the Oued Demchane bridge, near Errachidia, swept away by a swollen river. 6 passengers were killed and 27 others were rescued.
The populations of Tinghir have been going through difficult times since the evening of Wednesday, September 4. Monstrous floods caused by rains have caused significant material damage, leading to the closure of National Road No. 12 connecting Tinghir to Béni Mellal, due to the rise in the level of the Drâa river.
Two people, including a teenager and a sexagenarian, died in Khénifra in the floods that hit the Kingdom. The teenager died from a fatal fall due to the power of the wind, while the older person was swept away by the torrents.
Severe criticism against Morocco in its natural disaster management policy. The Kingdom has been singled out in a World Bank report. According to the financial institution, the authorities have no prevention strategy. The recent material and human damage caused by the floods recorded in the southern regions of Morocco reinforce the World Bank in its Report.
At least seven deaths were recorded in the Taroudant region yesterday, Wednesday, August 28, after heavy rains. The local authorities are now being criticized for not having taken the necessary measures.