Moroccan authorities are in the eleventh day of evacuating residents from four provinces severely impacted by floods and torrential rains. The affected regions include Larache, Kenitra, Sidi Qasim, and Sidi Slimane, particularly in the city of Ksar al-Kabir, which has seen significant flooding due to the rising levels of the Loukos River. Official data indicates that the Al-Makhazeen dam has reached 156% of its capacity, which has contributed to the flooding in the area.

Overnight, units from the Moroccan army were deployed following distress calls from residents in the outskirts of Chefchaouen and Kenitra. Rescue teams are encountering difficulties due to the mountainous terrain and the expanding number of villages inundated with water. The situation has made it challenging for officials to transport livestock owned by farmers, as large areas of agricultural land in the regions of Kenitra and Sidi Allal Tazi have been submerged, aggravating the disaster’s impact on local livelihoods.

In Ksar al-Kabir, after conducting evacuations, authorities have taken measures to provide food for stray animals affected by the floods. This reflects the broader effort not only to mitigate human suffering but to address the fallout on the local ecosystem as well. The ongoing heavy rainfall and the challenges of mountainous terrain complicate the recovery efforts, reinforcing the need for comprehensive support for both affected residents and their agricultural resources.