At least 21 people have died as a result of heavy rain and flooding in the Moroccan port city of Safi. According to authorities, dozens more have been injured amidst the severe weather conditions. The incident caused significant damage in the old town, where at least 70 houses and shops were flooded. Safi is located approximately 300 kilometers south of Morocco’s capital, Rabat, along the Atlantic coast.

The local authorities are responding to the situation as the community deals with the aftermath of the flooding. Emergency services continue to assist those affected and assess the extent of the damage in the area. This event highlights the vulnerability of coastal cities in Morocco to extreme weather phenomena.