Flood Wreaks Havoc in Morocco’s Economic Capital, Furore Follows

By Olamide Francis

Heavy rains leading to floods have caused havoc and blocked roads in the Moroccan economic capital, Casablanca.

The flood, enough to cause the municipal council of the economic capital to hold an emergency meeting, began on Tuesday, January 5.

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Reports say locals who had their properties including vehicles destroyed have filed a number of complaints.

The emergency meeting was convened to assess the damage caused and determine post-assessment responsibilities, local media said.

Lydec officials have told local media that it has mobilized its team in the city to repair damages caused.

“Casablanca is experiencing an exceptional mobilization of elected officials and authorities to assess the damage caused and remedy its repercussions,” the council said in a statement.