Morocco Floods left more than 32 deads and variuos missing

The exceptional rainfall in  some regions of the Kingdom caused the death of 17 people, including 13 in the province of Guelmim, washed away by the floods of the rivers, according to revised figures provided by the Ministry of the Interior.
According to a ministry statement, 18 people, including 15 in Guelmim, are missing and remain actively sought.
Land and air timely interventions by the rescue teams helped rescue 200 people in danger, of which 40 were rescued by helicopters deployed by the Royal Armed Forces and the Royal Gendarmerie, the statement added.
HM King Mohammed VI gave His High Instructions to the competent authorities to take the necessary urgent measures to provide all forms of support and assistance to affected populations, said on Sunday a statement from the Royal Cabinet.
“While sharing the pains with the families of victims and missing persons and to alleviate their suffering following this cruel loss, the Sovereign decided to bear the cost of burial and funeral of the victims, and the costs of care injured, “the statement added.

Forty people were evacuated by helicopters deployed by the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The people trapped in heavy precipitation that fell on Ouaâroune region (southern Guelmim), press release from the authorities’ local said.
Among the evacuees to the city of Guelmim included two French nationals, said the source.
The exceptional rainfalls experienced in some regions of the Kingdom have caused the death of 13 people in the province of Guelmim, where 18 others are missing.