Authorities are working in coordination with various sectors to implement preventive measures aimed at minimizing potential damage from the weather disturbances, the ministry said in a statement.
It emphasized the importance of public safety and called on residents to exercise caution, particularly near watercourses and areas prone to flooding.
The ministry advised citizens against crossing flooded areas and to adhere to instructions from public authorities to ensure their safety and that of others.
The ministry’s warning comes after the General Directorate of Meteorology issued alerts for severe weather conditions, particularly in southeastern Morocco.
Heavy thunderstorms in Tata caused heavy flooding, which led to a bus being swept away in the Tata river, resulting in two fatalities.
Thirteen passengers were rescued, while fourteen remain missing. A woman from a local village is also reported missing.
The flooding caused significant damage, including the collapse of homes and infrastructure, and disrupted road access.
The authorities said they are mobilizing resources to assist affected communities and provide necessary support during this period.
In late August, several regions in southeastern Morocco, particularly the provinces of Ouarzazate, Tinghir, Zagora, Errachidia, and Midelt, witnessed heavy rains.
The severe weather led to significant flooding that damaged agricultural infrastructure, fruit trees, and annual crops. Tragically, 11 people lost their lives, and several others were missing.
The flooding resulted in the destruction of irrigation systems, community-operated watercourses, and rural roads. The Moroccan Ministry of Agriculture has announced an emergency repair program with an initial budget of MAD 40 million aimed at restoring damaged infrastructure.
It emphasized the importance of public safety and called on residents to exercise caution, particularly near watercourses and areas prone to flooding.
The ministry advised citizens against crossing flooded areas and to adhere to instructions from public authorities to ensure their safety and that of others.
The ministry’s warning comes after the General Directorate of Meteorology issued alerts for severe weather conditions, particularly in southeastern Morocco.
Heavy thunderstorms in Tata caused heavy flooding, which led to a bus being swept away in the Tata river, resulting in two fatalities.
Thirteen passengers were rescued, while fourteen remain missing. A woman from a local village is also reported missing.
The flooding caused significant damage, including the collapse of homes and infrastructure, and disrupted road access.
The authorities said they are mobilizing resources to assist affected communities and provide necessary support during this period.
In late August, several regions in southeastern Morocco, particularly the provinces of Ouarzazate, Tinghir, Zagora, Errachidia, and Midelt, witnessed heavy rains.
The severe weather led to significant flooding that damaged agricultural infrastructure, fruit trees, and annual crops. Tragically, 11 people lost their lives, and several others were missing.
The flooding resulted in the destruction of irrigation systems, community-operated watercourses, and rural roads. The Moroccan Ministry of Agriculture has announced an emergency repair program with an initial budget of MAD 40 million aimed at restoring damaged infrastructure.
