Morocco floods death toll rises to 18, authorities say

Morocco floods death toll rises to 18, authorities say
Morocco floods death toll rises to 18, authorities say - Morocco’s General Directorate of Meteorology warned of thunderstorms expected to bring rainfalls of up to 150 mm in several regions of the North African country. (Photo: Handout)
Morocco’s General Directorate of Meteorology warned of thunderstorms expected to bring rainfalls of up to 150 mm in several regions of the North African country. (Photo: Handout)

At least four others were missing after floods swamped many villages in the area on Saturday, authorities added.

Floods from torrential rains killed at least 18 people in the southern Morocco provinces of Tata, Tiznit, Errachidia, Tinghir and Taroudant, authorities said in the latest death toll on Monday.

At least four others were missing after floods swamped many villages in the area on Saturday, authorities added.

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The dead include three foreign nationals from Spain, Canada and Peru, it said. The floods destroyed 56 homes and damaged 110 roads, as well as damaging electricity, water supply and phone networks.

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