DR ‹ › A total of 108,423 people across several Moroccan provinces have been evacuated as part of a nationwide preventive plan to respond to severe flooding caused by record rises in river and watercourse levels, according to the official spokesperson of the Ministry of Interior.
The hardest-hit area is Larache province, which accounts for 81,709 evacuees, particularly in Ksar El Kebir, where nearly 85% of affected residents have left their homes, either through organized evacuations or on their own initiative. Evacuations have also involved 14,133 people in Kenitra province, 9,728 in Sidi Kacem, and 2,853 in Sidi Slimane. To support these operations, units of the Royal Armed Forces have been deployed in coordination with the Ministry of Interior and other relevant services. Significant logistical and human resources have been mobilized to secure evacuations and ensure they proceed safely. Authorities are continuing to assist displaced populations by setting up shelters and reception centers and providing essential support. These measures come as weather forecasts warn of heavy rainfall that could reach up to 150 mm in some areas, raising the risk of unprecedented water inflows, particularly at the Oued El Makhazine dam, where reservoir levels have risen sharply. Amid growing safety concerns, the Ministry of Interior has urged residents in several communities in Larache province, including Ksar El Kebir, Souaken, and Oulad Ouchaih, as well as the industrial zone and areas near the mouth of the Loukkos River, to strictly follow official instructions and evacuate immediately when required to protect lives.
