Floods sweep away passenger bus in Morocco’s Tata Province, claiming 2 lives and leaving 14 missing
Severe storms swept through Morocco’s Tata Province on Friday, September 21, 2024, leading to flooding that claimed at least 2 lives and more than 14 missing.
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Severe storms swept through Morocco’s Tata province on Friday, dropping record-breaking rain and causing severe floods that swept away a passenger bus.
According to local authorities, two people have been confirmed dead, 14 remain missing, and 13 have been rescued. Following the floods, a woman was reported missing in Douar Ighourten, Tagzmirt commune, under the Caidat of Ides.
Floods have also caused the full and partial collapse of some houses, while roads have been damaged, leading to traffic disruptions.
Heavy rain has raised river levels above normal, with Wadi Tata’s flow reaching over 2 300 m3/s (81 243 feet3/s) and Wadi Zguid’s 1 900 m3/s (67 087 feet3/s)
Authorities are currently engaged in search and rescue operations and efforts to restore the damage.
Some social media reports suggest that the death toll has risen to 11, while the number of missing persons has dropped to six, although these figures remain unconfirmed.
Earlier this month, floods claimed around 18 lives in Southern Morocco after heavy rains hit the region.
References:
1 Two dead, 14 missing as Morocco flood sweeps away bus – Arab News – September 11, 2024
2 Flood in Morocco: Two people killed and 14 missing – Azertac – September 21, 2024
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