Flooding hits northern Morocco after heavy rains

Northern Morocco had been hit by heavy rainfall, causing severe disruptions to transportation and prompting flood alerts in several cities.

Residents are evacuated in the back of a truck as overflow from the Loukkos River floods in Northern Morocco. Local authorities declared a state of high alert as intense rainfall raised concerns about potential flooding, especially in low-lying and vulnerable neighborhoods and they stressed the importance of vigilance and cooperation from the public to safeguard lives and property during this period of exceptional weather.