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The Day · Tuesday 16 December 2025

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Death Toll from Floods Rises to 37 in Western Morocco

The death toll resulting from floods in western Morocco has climbed to 37. Authorities continue to assess the impact, while communities face the worsening consequences. The disaster adds to the region’s mounting challenges amid ongoing emergency measures. Updates remain limited as search and recovery efforts persist.

SAFI, MOROCCO – DECEMBER 15: Teams continue their work across the city to repair and clean up the damage caused by the flood in the mud covered streets of the Safi, Morocco on December 15, 2025. The death toll from flash floods in the western city of Safi rose to 21, Moroccan authorities announced. Search and rescue operations are ongoing, and necessary measures have been taken to secure the affected areas and provide support to residents, it added. ( Stringer – Anadolu Agency )

The death toll from floods in western Morocco has risen to 37, according to reports. The affected areas are continuing to reel under the weight of the disaster as rescue workers and local residents confront rising waters and mounting losses. The developments mark a deepening tragedy in the western part of the country, highlighting once again the vulnerability of communities facing natural calamities with limited means.

From its side, the local response has faced significant obstacles. Meanwhile, conditions in impacted areas remain critical, with floodwaters disrupting infrastructure, isolating communities, and exposing long-standing systemic challenges. As the situation unfolds, attention turns to those most at risk and the resources available to address the multi-layered emergency.

In addition, the growing number of victims underscores the magnitude of the catastrophe that has struck western Morocco. The sharp rise in the death toll brings into focus the immediate need for coordinated efforts to support the affected populations and to evaluate the scale of the disaster’s long-term implications.

Statements from scene witnesses reflect the gravity of the humanitarian toll, while those on the ground work under difficult conditions to recover both the injured and the dead. Families have begun to mourn, and in many places, access to basic services has been cut off. Shelter, food, and clean water are among the key needs in stricken zones.

Meanwhile, emergency workers continue their efforts, challenged by debris, unstable ground, and widespread damage. Roads remain blocked in certain districts, complicating the transport of aid and medical assistance. From its side, the community has mobilized to support one another amid the hardship, reflecting a spirit of resilience and solidarity under pressure.

In western Morocco, where the floods have taken such a heavy toll, the suffering continues. The death toll, now at 37, is a stark reminder of both the power of natural forces and the importance of readiness and support infrastructure. Many await developments, hoping for relief and answers, as the region faces another painful chapter.

Authorities have yet to provide updated assessments beyond the confirmed death toll. With the figure at 37, families search for missing loved ones while rescue teams comb through submerged and damaged areas. The absence of comprehensive data on displacement and property damage has underscored the wider uncertainty surrounding the ongoing crisis.

As the water carves through homes and livelihoods, survivors face harsh conditions. The concerns are not only immediate but also long-term, as rebuilding and recovery will demand time, resources, and commitment. The floods in western Morocco have left both a human and infrastructural toll whose full extent remains to be determined.

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