Tragic Consequences of Sudden Flooding in Morocco

In a recent weather disaster, at least two individuals have lost their lives due to sudden floods affecting various regions in southern and southeastern Morocco, following several days of intense storms. These heavy rains have not only resulted in tragic fatalities but have also caused significant material damage, sweeping away vehicles and disrupting traffic across multiple roadways, as reported by Hespress English on October 11, 2026.

Impact on Local Communities and Infrastructure

One of the victims was a mining sector employee who was tragically swept away on Friday while driving a service vehicle near Bleida, in the Zagora province. Search teams located his body the following day in Foum Zguid, a neighboring area in Tata province. Another driver also perished when his vehicle was taken by the rising waters at the Aït Saoun river crossing on the route connecting Ouarzazate to Agdz. In a related incident, three foreign tourists were rescued after their car was caught in the flood while attempting to navigate through an inundated passage. These unfortunate events have prompted local authorities in Ouarzazate, Zagora, and Tinghir to issue urgent warnings, particularly regarding the hazards associated with crossing flooded rivers and submerged roads.

The rapid rise of water levels poses a significant risk, especially for motorists. Hence, officials are urging drivers and travelers to avoid flooded areas and heed the advice of emergency services. Additionally, the storms have damaged roads, agricultural land, and infrastructure in the Tata and Taroudant provinces. The route linking Igherm to Takmout has been notably affected by the flooding, while in Tamanart, also in Tata, public utilities, including drinking water facilities, have suffered damages.

In Al Haouz province, the rains from Saturday have further disrupted traffic on several roads, causing flooding, landslides, and rockfalls along key routes such as the Marrakech-Ouarzazate axis. Meteorological data from Hespress English indicates that Tagounite in Zagora province recorded 36 millimeters of rain within 24 hours. As of Sunday, an orange weather alert remained in effect in the Tinghir and Errachidia provinces, where rainfall totals of 25 to 40 millimeters were anticipated. Meanwhile, the province of Figuig was expected to receive between 30 and 50 millimeters of rain by the end of the day.

As reported by lebrief.ma.