The Spanish victim of the floods that have affected central Morocco since Friday is a woman who died in a traffic accident caused by the heavy rains, according to sources from the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs cited by EFE. The information confirms that the family of the deceased has been notified by the Consulate, and the deputy consul in Casablanca travelled to Marrakech to provide all necessary assistance.
The authorities report that the death toll from the intense rainfall across several provinces in central Morocco has risen to eighteen. Among the deceased are three foreign nationals—the Canadian and the Peruvian, in addition to the Spanish woman—while four people remain missing, according to an updated balance released on Monday by the Moroccan Ministry of Interior.
As per this provisional tally, ten fatalities occurred in Tata Province, which was the area hardest hit by the floods; three deaths were recorded in Errachidia, including the Canadian and Peruvian citizens; two fatalities each were reported in Tiznit and Tinghir, among them the Spanish woman; and one person lost their life in Taroudant, the ministry stated in a press release.
These figures reflect the continuing impact of extreme rainfall that overwhelmed portions of central Morocco, prompting emergency responses and coordinated relief measures. Local authorities have intensified rescue operations and mobilized resources to assist affected communities, with international consular teams coordinating communication with families and ensuring access to consular services and humanitarian support for foreign nationals.
Residents in affected towns describe roads rendered impassable by floodwaters, property damage, and disrupted utilities. Officials emphasize the importance of staying away from flooded zones, awaiting official guidance on safety and relocation options. Relief agencies have stressed the need for immediate needs such as shelter, food, drinking water, and medical care for those displaced or injured, while investigators continue to assess the broader weather-related impacts.
The government urges calm and patience as the weather pattern evolves, with authorities promising ongoing updates and extended relief operations. Families of victims and survivors are being supported through consular channels and local social services, as investigators work to determine the precise circumstances surrounding each casualty and the overall response to this weather emergency.