Flood Disaster in Al-Rashidiyah... Torrential rains destroy roads, cut off the city, and cause houses to collapse

Flood Disaster in Al-Rashidiya... Torrential Rains Destroy Roads, Cut Off the City, and Cause Houses to Collapse

The Draa-Tafilalet region experienced torrential rainfall that led to flash floods, cutting off several vital road arteries, most notably National Road No. 10 connecting Kelmima and Al-Rashidiya. The force of the water destroyed the asphalt, tore up the road surface, and completely dismantled the road, making traffic impossible on several regional and national sections, including in Tinghir, Tindjad, Arfoud, and Zagora.

In the city of Er-Rachidia, the “Red Valley” was thrown into a state of turmoil and emergency as a result of record-breaking flash floods from the high mountains, which submerged bridges and streets and caused water to enter residential neighborhoods. Local and security authorities mobilized their personnel to secure the valley rim and high-risk areas, amid residents’ fears that historic homes would be damaged and that the rainfall would continue.

Additionally, the collapse of the protective wall along Wadi al-Batha in the city of Al-Jarf caused water to seep toward Qasr al-Mangara, leading to the collapse of mud-brick houses, amid concerns for the safety of residents.