🔴Al-Hawz at the Mercy of Floods... Torrential Floodwaters Sweep Through Asni and the Outskirts of Marrakesh, Causing Significant Damage

The Al-Haouz region and the Asni commune, along with the city of Marrakesh and surrounding areas, experienced heavy thunderstorms that led to torrential downpours and sudden flash floods. Water flowing from the valleys and ravines submerged the streets and alleys of the center of Asni in mud, causing severe damage to the weekly market, shops, and cafes, as well as the displacement of merchandise and equipment and the sweeping away of cars and boats, amid a climate of fear and anxiety among residents.

The effects of these exceptional rainstorms extended to the city of Marrakech and its suburbs, where water levels rose on main streets and mud accumulated, disrupting traffic and making it difficult for vehicles to move. These weather developments resulted from the heavy thunderstorms that struck the High Atlas Mountains within a short period of time, amid ongoing warnings to residents to exercise the utmost caution and stay away from riverbeds and ravines.