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The Day · Wednesday 17 December 2025

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Death toll from floods rises to 37 in western Morocco

The death toll from floods in western Morocco has reached 37, according to the most recent reports. The area continues to suffer under harsh conditions as authorities and residents respond to the escalating impact. The situation on the ground remains difficult, with conditions hindering rescue and response efforts amid growing concern.

SAFI, MOROCCO – DECEMBER 15: Teams continue their work across the city to repair and clean up the damage caused by the flood in the mud covered streets of the Safi, Morocco on December 15, 2025. The death toll from flash floods in the western city of Safi rose to 21, Moroccan authorities announced. Search and rescue operations are ongoing, and necessary measures have been taken to secure the affected areas and provide support to residents, it added. ( Stringer – Anadolu Agency )

The death toll from floods has risen to 37 in western Morocco, signaling a deepening crisis in the region. The growing number underscores the severity of the flooding and the pressure it continues to place on communities already reeling from the disaster. The affected areas in western Morocco remain under strain as the aftermath unfolds without respite.

Authorities have yet to provide further updates on the conditions on the ground, while local efforts are reportedly being mobilized in response to the increased number of casualties. From its side, the local population is struggling against the encroaching damage, with 37 lives now confirmed lost due to the flooding. This number reflects the latest confirmed toll.

Meanwhile, the region’s geography and infrastructure remain significant factors in the pace and effectiveness of any potential response. The floods in western Morocco have laid bare vulnerabilities, and the current death toll of 37 attests to the scale of the disaster. Official sources continue to monitor the threat, as communities work to stay afloat amid the worsening reality.

In addition, the rise in the death toll has heightened concern among residents and observers who watch as the numbers climb. Each additional life lost marks a deepening of trauma for the families and communities affected. The documented death toll of 37 stands as a stark indicator of the human cost of the floods sweeping western Morocco.

No statements have been released regarding preventative action or emergency measures, as the focus remains on the confirmed casualties. The impact of the rising waters has proven deadly, and with the tally standing at 37, the extent of the crisis is now undeniable. People in western Morocco face immense challenges as they respond to the aftermath with limited resources and growing fear.

From its side, the international community has not issued any public reactions, and no additional figures or assistance have been confirmed. The pain suffered in western Morocco continues to mount, echoing through the stories of those counted among the 37 now lost to the floods. As the number rises, so does the urgency for attention and support.

The death toll from floods in western Morocco, now at 37, remains the central point of this unfolding emergency. All eyes are on the region as the situation continues to evolve, and while no other details have been made public, the reality on the ground is clear: death and devastation have taken a heavy toll. The coming days are likely to test the resolve and endurance of those impacted, as the waters—and their consequences—continue to leave a mark across the landscape.

17 Dec, 01:07

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