Ten people died in Morocco over the weekend when floodwaters swept away a bus in the southern region.
Authorities initially reported two fatalities after heavy rainstorms struck Tata province late Friday.
As recovery efforts progressed, officials confirmed the discovery of eight additional bodies, raising the death toll significantly.
Furthermore, 13 individuals were rescued from the bus, according to a health ministry official speaking to the MAP state news agency.
Currently, seven people remain missing, prompting ongoing search operations in the area.
Earlier this month, similar torrential rains resulted in floods that claimed at least 18 lives in southern Morocco.
These rare heavy rains have surfaced amid a severe drought that has plagued the country for nearly four decades.
Morocco’s agriculture sector, vital to its economy, faces critical challenges due to water scarcity.
Experts highlight that Morocco is among the world’s most water-stressed nations, with droughts impacting one-third of the population engaged in farming.
Climate change is exacerbating extreme weather conditions, making storms and droughts more frequent and severe.
To replenish groundwater and raise dam water levels, sustained rainfall over an extended period is essential, experts warn.
