"Flash floods from torrential rains have killed at least 21 people in Morocco's coastal town of Safi. What do we know about the flooding in Morocco? An hour of heavy rain on Sunday triggered a deluge of muddy water which inundated dozens of homes and shops, swept away cars and severed access to many roads in the Atlantic coastal city, located around 300 kilometres (186 miles) south of the capital Rabat."
"Authorities reported that some 32 people were injured in the floods, most of whom have been discharged from the hospital. At least 70 homes and businesses in the Safi old city were flooded. The water levels decreased by Sunday evening as rescue personnel continued a search for other possible casualties. Meanwhile, the weather service has predicted more heavy downpour on Tuesday across the North African country."
Torrential rains caused flash floods in the Atlantic coastal city of Safi, inundating dozens of homes and shops, sweeping away cars and cutting access to many roads. An hour of heavy rain on Sunday triggered the deluge about 300 kilometres south of Rabat. Authorities confirmed at least 21 deaths and around 32 injuries, most of the injured have been discharged from hospital. At least 70 homes and businesses in Safi's old city were flooded; water levels receded by Sunday evening while rescue teams continued searching for possible casualties. The weather service forecast further heavy downpours, and rains and snowfall on the Atlas follow seven years of severe drought that left major reservoirs parched.
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