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Over 100,000 people ordered to evacuate as catastrophic flooding threatens entire city: 'Water is coming in from every corner ⛈️🌩️⛈️⛈️
Devastating flooding forced the evacuation of around 143,000 people from their homes in the North African nation of Morocco after rounds of heavy rain that started in late January spilled over into the first week of February.
Numerous weather alerts were still in place as of Thursday for the northern half of Morocco. The country's weather service, the General Directorate of Meteorology, had alerts in place for strong winds and thunderstorms that could bring additional heavy rain to the region.
The alertness levels that correspond to these alerts range from a significant risk where "dangerous weather phenomena are expected" to extreme risk, which means "dangerous weather phenomena of exceptional intensity are expected," according to the weather service.
Morocco's historic city of Ksar El-Kbir has been hit hard by this week's flooding
Devastating flooding forced the evacuation of around 143,000 people from their homes in the North African nation of Morocco after rounds of heavy rain that started in late January spilled over into the first week of February.
Numerous weather alerts were still in place as of Thursday for the northern half of Morocco. The country's weather service, the General Directorate of Meteorology, had alerts in place for strong winds and thunderstorms that could bring additional heavy rain to the region.
The alertness levels that correspond to these alerts range from a significant risk where "dangerous weather phenomena are expected" to extreme risk, which means "dangerous weather phenomena of exceptional intensity are expected," according to the weather service.
Morocco's historic city of Ksar El-Kbir has been hit hard by this week's flooding
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That’s heartbreaking 😢🙏 Hoping everyone stays safe and gets the help they need during this devastating flooding. 🌧️💔
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Sending prayers and strength to everyone affected—may safety, support, and hope reach them quickly during this difficult time 🙏
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