Citing local authorities, the broadcaster reported that an additional 14 people were receiving medical care in the aftermath of the disaster.
The report detailed that a single hour of intense rainfall was sufficient to inundate homes and shops in Safi's old town. The powerful floodwaters swept away vehicles and severed many roads in surrounding areas as emergency rescue efforts continued into Monday.
The catastrophic flooding follows a prolonged period of drought in Morocco, which has lasted seven years and critically depleted the nation's main reservoirs. The country is now experiencing heavy rains and snowfall in the Atlas Mountains, marking a dramatic shift in weather patterns.
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Source: REUTERS