37 dead in Safi floods

At least 37 people have died in flash floods in Morocco’s Safi province, with 14 hospitalized and more heavy rain predicted. Torrential rain caused flooding in Safi’s historic old city, damaging homes and businesses. Search and rescue operations are ongoing, with roads cut off and schools closed. Morocco is experiencing heavy rain after years of drought, with previous floods causing casualties in 2021, 2014, and 2015.

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