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Severe Flooding in Morocco Leaves 4 Dead, 14 Missing

Unprecedented rainfall in southern regions causes widespread destruction and river flooding.

  • Heavy rains have affected arid areas in southern Morocco and Algeria, leading to severe floods.
  • Moroccan authorities report eight houses destroyed and several villages impacted.
  • Meteorologists describe the event as an 'exceptional' climate phenomenon with unstable tropical air masses.
  • Floodwaters in Ouarzazate and Tagounite reached unprecedented levels, exacerbating drought conditions.
  • Algeria also reports casualties and missing persons due to similar flooding events.
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