After devastating floods forced evacuations and caused major damage in four northern provinces, Morocco has launched a 3-billion-dirham support plan combining direct financial aid, reconstruction funds, and agricultural assistance. Beyond state aid, insured residents may also seek compensation for damaged cars and homes under specific conditions.
The Moroccan government has announced the allocation of direct financial aid to people affected by the recent floods in northern and western Morocco. Emergency payments will begin next week, with affected families advised to send an SMS to 1212, including their national ID details, to process their requests.
Torrential rains caused severe flooding in northern Morocco, particularly in Ksar El Kebir, have prompted authorities to evacuate nearly 144,000 people and implement wide-ranging preventive measures. The swift response reflects years of institutional reforms and a national strategy which prioritizes anticipating, reducing, and managing natural disaster risks, rather than reacting only after disasters occur.
For centuries, the Loukkos River has been both a lifeline and a recurring threat, causing repeated floods that have shaped settlements from ancient Lixus to modern Ksar El Kebir. Despite river diversions and dams, major floods have continued into the 20th and 21st centuries, showing that the risk has never fully disappeared.
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