Morocco’s Safi counts the cost in aftermath of deadly flash floods

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by By AFPDecember 16, 2025 at 07:29 AM

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Flash floods in Safi, Morocco, triggered by torrential rains on Sunday, killed at least 37 people, marking the deadliest such disaster in the country in at least a decade. The floods swept through the coastal town, located about 300km south of Rabat, carrying away cars and debris. Search and rescue operations are ongoing, and survivors are receiving treatment at Mohammed V Hospital, while schools have been closed due to mud and debris. Morocco's national weather forecaster has warned of further thunderstorms in the coming days. The Moroccan prosecutor's office has launched an investigation to determine responsibility for the extent of the damage. The disaster occurred amidst Morocco's seventh consecutive year of drought, with climate change contributing to the increased intensity of storms.

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General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM) 30% Aziz Akhannouch 40% Morocco ×560% Safi ×780%

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