The Moroccan government has announced an urgent rehabilitation program for areas devastated by flash floods in Safi on Sunday, December 14, which claimed 37 lives and damaged homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure.
The initiative follows high-level royal directives and aims to provide immediate relief to affected families and restore essential services.
According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s office, the program includes emergency aid for households that lost personal property, repairs to damaged homes, and support for rebuilding and rehabilitating affected businesses.
“All necessary human and logistical resources have been mobilized,” the statement said, emphasizing reinforced coordination among local authorities and agencies to ensure swift and effective implementation.
Authorities have been instructed to begin executing the measures without delay to meet urgent needs and guarantee proper follow-up.
The floods, which struck several neighborhoods in Safi, left behind significant destruction, highlighting vulnerabilities in urban infrastructure. The government stressed that the response will be progressive but immediate, in line with royal instructions to prioritize the welfare of affected citizens.
In parallel, Morocco has rolled out emergency assistance to counter a severe cold wave sweeping several regions, providing heating equipment, blankets, and food supplies to vulnerable populations.
The government said these efforts are part of a broader strategy to protect citizens from extreme winter conditions while responding to the Safi disaster.