Floods Force Mass Evacuation in Morocco
Officials executed a systematic, risk-based evacuation strategy across numerous municipalities, with transport provided for displaced individuals, according to a ministry statement.
By Wednesday morning, evacuation operations had removed 108,423 people from danger zones spanning four provinces, the ministry confirmed.
Torrential downpours over recent days triggered widespread flooding throughout northern territories, sparking continuous rescue and relocation missions.
Larache province saw the largest displacement, with 81,709 residents evacuated—predominantly from Ksar el-Kebir city. Sidi Kacem province recorded 9,728 evacuations, Sidi Slimane province reported 2,853, and Kenitra province documented 14,133 relocations, the ministry detailed.
Emergency shelters and reception facilities were rapidly established, with vital aid distributed to flood victims, the ministry stated, emphasizing that protective measures target disaster mitigation and civilian safety.
Earlier Wednesday, the Water Ministry reported flash flooding on Guercif's outskirts in eastern Morocco after water levels surged in Mason Valley.
Transportation infrastructure suffered major disruptions across several provinces, officials confirmed, with flooding blocking critical highways connecting Tangier and Tetouan, plus routes through Larache, Kenitra, Sidi Kacem and Sidi Slimane.
On Tuesday, Ksar el-Kebir Mayor Mohammed Al-Simo said authorities decided to evacuate the entire city overnight as a precaution against flooding, citing water and power outages and the need to prevent casualties, local media reported. Local outlets said the city has a population of about 120,000.
Morocco's meteorological service issued warnings Monday about an approaching low-pressure system projected to dump up to 150 millimeters of rainfall across multiple regions.
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