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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 has climbed to 37 following floods in western Morocco. This increase reflects the growing impact of the disaster, while local sources continue to monitor developments. No further details have been released regarding the affected areas or the response measures underway.

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. This development follows the continuous impact of the flooding sweeping through parts of the western region, according to official updates. Authorities and local sources have reported the updated figure as emergency efforts persist.

Meanwhile, western Morocco is facing heightened challenges due to the latest rise in casualties. The situation remains fluid as the toll increases and concerns grow over the scale of devastation caused by the floods. No additional information has emerged regarding the number of injured, displaced, or missing individuals.

In addition, official channels have yet to provide further details on which specific areas in western Morocco have been most affected. There is no confirmed data on whether urban centers, rural districts, or critical infrastructure have sustained damage. The focus remains on the rising number of fatalities attributed to the flooding in this part of the country.

From its side, the government has not issued a detailed public statement on the cause or extent of the disaster. Local observers are closely monitoring the situation as it unfolds amid widespread concern in the broader region. The mounting death toll positions this disaster as a developing humanitarian concern in western Morocco, though no international response has been announced as of this report.

Western Morocco continues to reel under the growing human cost of this unfolding disaster. The updated death toll underlines the severity of the situation, with expectations of further updates as more information becomes available. The scale of the flooding and the absence of immediate public announcements on measures further underscore the state of uncertainty on the ground.

In the absence of detailed reports, continued attention is focused on the western region, where the rising number of deaths remains the only confirmed detail at this stage. Journalistic efforts remain concentrated on obtaining verified figures while maintaining contact with local sources and authorities. The death toll of 37, confirmed at the time of reporting, marks a tragic milestone in the aftermath of flooding in western Morocco.

16 Dec, 22:37

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