Mass Evacuation in Ksar el-Kebir as Floods Ravage Northwestern Morocco

Morocco's Ksar el-Kebir faces severe flooding after heavy rains, prompting evacuation of over 50,000 people. Rising river levels and a full dam add to the crisis, with most of the city evacuated and electricity cut. The army and relief operations are actively supporting affected residents.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 02-02-2026 22:45 IST | Created: 02-02-2026 22:45 IST
Mass Evacuation in Ksar el-Kebir as Floods Ravage Northwestern Morocco
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In an unprecedented evacuation effort, over 50,000 residents have been relocated from Morocco's city of Ksar el-Kebir as relentless rainfall leads to severe flooding.

The Loukkos River's overflow has forced local markets to shutter and schools to close, while authorities struggle with the implications of a full Oued Makhazine dam.

Stationed rescue teams and the military are actively engaged in relief operations, with fears mounting about the future course of these dramatic weather events.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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