Morocco has been severely affected by frequent and deadly floods, particularly between 1970 and 2020, with the most significant events causing considerable human and economic losses. Despite efforts like dam construction, poor urban planning, rapid city growth, and climate change continue to exacerbate flood risks, requiring more effective flood management strategies.
Heavy rains in the early hours of Monday flooded several neighborhoods in Tangier, where the sanitation infrastructure was quickly saturated. Roads were blocked, schools were submerged and a short circuit led to the death of 28 workers in a clandestine textile workshop.
On Wednesday, sudden flash floods killed seven people in the Taroudant province, minutes before the start of a local football game. The inhabitants of the small village recall the tragedy that ended in a massive shock.