Deadly Flash Floods Ravage Morocco’s Coastal City of Safi
People wade through a street after a flash flood in Safi on December 14, 2025. Torrential rains have unleashed devastating flash floods in Morocco, killing at least 37 people in the coastal city of Safi, according to the Interior Ministry. The disaster, which struck overnight on December 14, submerged around 70 homes and businesses , swept away ten vehicles , and left 14 people hospitalized , including two in intensive care. Safi, a port city on Morocco’s Atlantic coast with a population of more than 300,000, is a vital hub for fishing and phosphate mining. The floods disrupted daily life, forcing schools to close for three days as residents began assessing the damage and cleaning their homes. Videos shared on social media showed cars stranded and partially submerged, while rescue teams used boats to reach trapped residents. The floods al...
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