Flood in Morocco

Northern Morocco is currently facing severe flooding after heavy rains caused the Loukkos River to swell and overflow, placing Ksar El Kebir under a maximum flood alert.

Authorities report that the region has received over 600 mm of rainfall since last autumn, filling the Oued El Makhazine dam to capacity and forcing controlled water discharges that have increased downstream flood risk.

Civil protection teams and emergency services have been deployed to reinforce barriers, pump water, and evacuate residents from vulnerable neighbourhoods, while transport has been disrupted across northern roads due to rising wadi flows.

In Tetouan, heavy rainfall led to the temporary closure of Tetouan–Sania R’mel Airport, highlighting the wider impact on infrastructure. Officials continue to warn that flood risks may persist as further heavy showers and strong winds are forecast.