Rabat, Morocco — Moroccan authorities have evacuated more than 50,000 people from their homes in northern parts of the country following days of severe weather and heavy rainfall that triggered widespread flooding across several provinces.
The Ministry of the Interior said evacuations began on Friday, with Larache Province among the hardest hit. The city of Ksar El Kebir, located about 100 kilometres south of Tangier, experienced significant flooding as rising waters inundated residential areas.
According to officials, many displaced residents sought shelter with relatives, while others were relocated to temporary accommodation centres established by the government to support those in need.
Morocco’s national meteorological service has forecast continued heavy rainfall, strong winds, and snowfall at elevations above 1,500 metres from Monday through Wednesday, raising concerns of further flooding and disruption.
In response, the Moroccan Armed Forces have been deployed to assist emergency and relief operations, following directives from King Mohammed VI, authorities said.
The latest floods come amid growing concerns over extreme weather in North Africa. In December, sudden floods in the coastal city of Safi claimed 37 lives, marking Morocco’s deadliest weather-related disaster in a decade.
Neighbouring countries have also been affected. In recent weeks, Algeria reported at least two fatalities, including a child, due to severe weather, while Tunisia recorded at least five deaths and several missing persons after experiencing its heaviest rainfall in more than 70 years.
Authorities across the region remain on high alert as extreme weather events continue to strain emergency response systems.
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