"Flash floods from torrential rains have killed at least 37 people in Morocco's coastal town of Safi. What do we know about the flooding in Morocco? An hour of heavy rain on Sunday triggered a deluge of muddy water which inundated dozens of homes and shops, swept away cars and severed access to many roads in the Atlantic coastal city, located around 300 kilometres (186 miles) south of the capital Rabat."
"Authorities reported that some 32 people were injured in the floods, most of whom have been discharged from the hospital. At least 70 homes and businesses in the Safi old city were flooded. The water levels decreased by Sunday evening as rescue personnel continued a search for other possible casualties. Meanwhile, the weather service has predicted more heavy downpour on Tuesday across the North African country."
Flash floods triggered by an hour of heavy rain inundated Safi, an Atlantic coastal city about 300 kilometres south of Rabat, killing at least 37 people. Muddy water swept away cars, flooded at least 70 homes and businesses in the old city, and severed access to many roads. Authorities said about 32 people were injured, most now discharged from hospital. Water levels decreased by Sunday evening while rescue teams continued searching for possible additional casualties. Weather services forecast more heavy downpours on Tuesday. Heavy rain and snowfall affected the Atlas mountains after seven years of severe drought left major reservoirs parched.
Read at www.dw.com
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]