Tragic Flash Floods Devastate Morocco, Claiming Over 37 Lives

Tue Dec 16 2025 07:05:11 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

Morocco faces a tragic aftermath as flash floods in the coastal Safi region lead to at least 37 fatalities. The extreme weather, exacerbated by climate change, leaves homes inundated and residents in despair.

In a devastating event in Morocco's coastal Safi region, flash floods caused by torrential rain have resulted in at least 37 deaths and significant damage to infrastructure. Local authorities report numerous injuries, with many seeking treatment, while over 70 homes have been affected. Experts attribute the extreme weather patterns to climate change influences, amidst ongoing search and rescue efforts.

Flash floods have killed at least 37 people in Morocco's coastal Safi region, according to state-owned television.

Cars and mounds of rubbish were seen sweeping through the main port city of Safi after torrential rain hit on Sunday.

Dozens of people have been receiving treatment in hospital for their injuries, say local authorities, and at least 70 homes have been inundated in the old city centre.

Local reports say access to and from the city is blocked on certain roads because of damage and debris.

Residents on Sunday described it as a dark day, with one telling the AFP news agency: I've lost all my clothes. Only my neighbour gave me some to cover myself. I have nothing left. I've lost everything. Another survivor expressed the need for government assistance to pump out the water.

Moroccan authorities report that search and rescue missions are actively ongoing. Experts suggest that the climate crisis is in part responsible for the extreme weather fluctuations being experienced in the region. Notably, Morocco has suffered seven consecutive years of drought, significantly depleting its water reservoirs.

The past year was recorded as the hottest on record, and the recent downpour is expected to persist into Tuesday, accompanied by snowfall in the Atlas mountains, according to the weather service.