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Flash floods kill seven people in Morocco’s Safi

By Thomson Reuters Dec 14, 2025 | 2:18 PM

RABAT, Dec 14 (Reuters) – Flash floods triggered by ‍torrential rains killed at least seven people and injured 20 ‌others on ‌Sunday in Morocco’s Atlantic coastal province of Safi, 330 kilometres (205 miles) ​south of Rabat, ‍Moroccan authorities ​said.

One hour ​of heavy rain ‍was enough to flood around 70 homes and shops, sweep ‍away ten cars and cut many roads ‍in ‍Safi and ​its surroundings, ​as ⁠rescue efforts continue, ‌authorities said in a statement.

(Reporting by Ahmed Eljechtimi; Editing by Chris ⁠Reese)