Floods in Beni Bouayach, Al Hoceima... Torrential downpours sweep away cars and turn neighborhoods into ravines

The city of Beni Bouayach in the Al Hoceima region experienced torrential rainfall and severe thunderstorms, leading to flash floods that caused water levels to rise suddenly.

These floods brought traffic to a standstill on National Highway No. 2, particularly in the Agadir and Bougerman neighborhoods, after water submerged intersections and cut off roads due to the accumulation of dirt, rocks, and muddy floodwaters, in addition to sweeping away a number of cars and boats and causing property damage.

The events prompted a field mobilization by local authorities and the municipal council, who deployed bulldozers and heavy machinery to reopen roads and pump out water. The region also saw a school bus become trapped in the flash floods; citizens and young people managed to rescue the students and ensure their safe transport without any loss of life.

Calls continue for the need to take proactive measures and clear the wadi channels and drains before conditions worsen during upcoming weather events.