More than 140 000 people in total have been evacuated as authorities attempt to bring the population to safety following disastrous downpours in the north of the country. Several provinces in northern Morocco were placed in weather alert warnings by authorities after heavy downpours over the past days flooded large parts of the zone. Around 140 000 inhabitants in total were evacuated to rescue them from flooding. The increase is due to strong inflows from the Loukkos River basin, raising concerns about potential flooding in nearby areas. Local authorities are closely monitoring the situation and managing water releases to reduce pressure on the dam and protect downstream communities.

Source: The North Africa Journal February 07, 2026 17:14 UTC