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At least 21 people were killed in flash floodstriggered by torrential rains in Morocco's coastal province of Safi, Moroccanauthorities said on Monday.
In a statement, authorities noted that the floodsinjured 32 people, most of whom have since been discharged from hospitals.
“One hour of heavy rain was enough to flood homesand shops in the old town of Safi, sweep away cars, and cut many roads,” thestatement added.
The floods struck after a period of heavy rain andsnowfall in the Atlas Mountains, following seven years of drought that haddrained many of the country’s main reservoirs.
According to the World Meteorological Organization,2024 was the hottest year on record across the Middle East and North Africa,with rising temperatures contributing to more intense weather events, includingheavy rainfall. Official Moroccan data also showed that 2024 marked the country’swarmest year, with several months far above historical averages amid apersistent drought.
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