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The Day · Wednesday 17 December 2025

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Death toll from Morocco floods reaches 37 in western region

The death toll from floods in western Morocco has risen to 37, according to local reports. The affected regions continue to face immense challenges as authorities and communities respond to the unfolding situation. No further information has been released regarding the causes or scope of the flooding.

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 has risen to 37 in western Morocco, according to local reports confirming the growing scale of the disaster. The situation in the western parts of the country remains dire as the number of casualties continues to climb amid ongoing flood conditions.

Authorities have not released further details regarding the circumstances that led to the fatalities, while the impacted communities mourn the loss of life. The western region of Morocco, facing an increasingly deteriorating humanitarian scene, has witnessed the tragic toll rise as updated figures emerged.

From its side, the local government is reportedly monitoring the situation, with various sectors attempting to manage the crisis. Meanwhile, people on the ground have been coping with rapidly rising water levels, disrupted infrastructure, and growing concern about the safety of missing persons. The extent of displacement, economic damage, or rescue operations remains unclear at this time.

In response to the death toll reaching 37, those on the front lines of the affected areas continue their efforts to provide basic necessities and emergency assistance, despite enduring logistical and environmental challenges. Among the population, there is a growing demand for accountability and an effective response as the situation unfolds.

In addition, previous experiences with severe natural events have left many communities in the region ill-prepared for the scale of this flooding. Local voices have emphasized the need for a stronger support network and resilient infrastructure capable of withstanding such disasters.

The rise in fatalities has sparked widespread reactions across western Morocco, leading to increased attention on the conditions in remote and hard-hit sectors. No statement has yet provided insights into efforts to recover other victims or the identities of those lost in the flooding. Further official updates are awaited, as families and individuals across the region endure immense uncertainty and grief.

Meanwhile, observers on the ground continue reporting on the unfolding events, relaying voices of those most affected by the rising death toll. With the number now reaching 37 confirmed deaths, the severity of the flooding marks one of the more devastating weather-related tragedies in the region in recent memory, though comparisons remain outside the scope of confirmed information at this time.

Resistance against such disasters is felt in the resilience of the local people, many of whom are confronting the aftermath with limited resources and support. As mourners mark their loss, western Morocco enters a new phase of hardship, marked by questions, uncertainty, and the harsh reality of 37 confirmed deaths in the wake of a growing flood crisis.

17 Dec, 00:36

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