In the aftermath of severe flooding in Ksar El Kebir, local authorities are mobilizing efforts to facilitate the safe return of displaced families before Ramadan. With the backing of a 3 billion dirham government support program and directives from King Mohammed VI, the focus is on restoring essential services and ensuring market supplies, while prioritizing the rehabilitation of heavily impacted areas. Cleaning operations of the streets of the city of Ksar El Kebir from flood debris. ‹ › Nearly two weeks after the large-scale evacuations in Ksar El Kebir, triggered by record water levels in the Loukkos River, local authorities are preparing for the gradual return of displaced families. The move is part of a broader plan to restore normal life in the city ahead of Ramadan. Zineb Simo, a municipal councilor in Ksar El Kebir and an MP for the Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region, said that no official date has yet been set for residents to return. However, she confirmed that the process will take place before Ramadan, stressing that authorities are working around the clock to speed up preparations. Speaking to Yabiladi, Simo explained that sanitation teams began clearing flood debris and cleaning waterways two days ago. Some public administrations have already resumed operations, and banks are also preparing to reopen. Coordination with merchants to secure market supplies According to Simo, authorities are prioritizing the restoration of essential services to ensure that families can resume their daily lives without disruption. Coordination is underway with local merchants to guarantee adequate supplies of vegetables, fruit, meat, and other essential goods, particularly as Ramadan approaches. The first phase of returns is expected to involve residents of neighborhoods that were less severely affected by the flooding. Heavily impacted areas, where water levels rose significantly, will require further rehabilitation before families can safely return. Authorities say all relevant services remain fully mobilized to accelerate repairs and ensure a gradual, secure return process. Earlier today, King Mohammed VI instructed the government to establish a comprehensive assistance and support program for affected families and to adopt the necessary regulatory measures in response to the disaster. Following these directives, the Head of Government declared the provinces of Larache, Kenitra, Sidi Kacem, and Sidi Slimane disaster areas. The government has launched a 3 billion dirham support program, which includes housing assistance, rehabilitation of damaged homes and small businesses, reconstruction of collapsed houses, and the repair of essential road and hydraulic infrastructure and networks.
