At least 37 people have been killed after severe flash floods struck the coastal region of Safi in Morocco, according to the country’s state television.
Torrential rainfall on Sunday caused widespread destruction in the port city, where vehicles, debris, and waste were swept away by fast-moving floodwaters, colliding through streets and residential areas.
Local authorities reported that dozens of residents are receiving hospital treatment for injuries, while at least 70 homes were flooded, particularly in Safi’s historic city center, which suffered extensive damage.
According to local reports, access to and from the city has been partially blocked, as several road segments were rendered impassable due to heavy damage and debris deposited by the floods.
Residents described the day as one of the darkest in recent memory.
“I lost all my clothes. A neighbor gave me something just to cover myself. I have nothing left—everything is gone,” said one survivor. Another resident said they were waiting for government machinery to pump water out of the flooded neighborhoods.
Moroccan authorities confirmed that search-and-rescue operations are still ongoing, as emergency services continue to assess the scale of the devastation.
Climate experts warn that the climate crisis has contributed to increasingly extreme and unpredictable weather patterns across North Africa. Morocco has endured seven consecutive years of drought, severely depleting water reservoirs, while last year was officially recorded as the hottest on record.
According to the Moroccan Meteorological Service, heavy rainfall is expected to continue through Tuesday, with snowfall forecast in the Atlas Mountains, raising concerns about further disruption and potential flooding.
