September 8: Tata tragedy recalls the “Al Haouz earthquake”

Heba Press – Rabat

As fate would have it, the first anniversary of the Al Haouz earthquake on September 8 coincided with another tragedy, which left many dead and missing following floods in Tata province.

The first anniversary of the Al Haouz earthquake coincided with heavy rains and strong winds, causing floods and torrential rains in several areas, resulting in dozens of deaths and missing people.

The provinces of Tata, Ouarzazate, Taroudant, Guelmim, Zagora, Tinghir and Figuig experienced heavy rains, causing the demolition of several mud houses, the destruction of crops, the death of livestock and the recording of victims, including deaths and missing persons.

On Sunday evening, the provisional toll of the floods stood at 11 dead in each of the provinces of Tata (seven people), Tiznit (two people) and Errachidia (two people including one of foreign nationality), in addition to recording nine missing people in each of the provinces of Tata, Errachidia and Taroudant.

As for material losses, the affected areas experienced the collapse of 40 houses, including 24 completely destroyed houses, the total or partial collapse of four medium-sized technical installations, 93 road sections between national, regional and regional roads were damaged and traffic was interrupted. interrupted, as the authorities were able to Within the limit of yesterday evening, Sunday, the General Assembly was able to restore traffic in 53 sections, causing in particular damage to the electricity supply networks, drinking water and telephone networks.