Morocco launches rehabilitation program for flood-affected areas

The Moroccan government has launched a $258,69 million rehabilitation program for areas in the southeast of the Kingdom severely impacted by recent floods.

The initiative, launched in implementation of the instructions of King Mohammed VI, is meant to address the impact of the unprecedented rainfall that has resulted in significant human losses and extensive damage across several provinces, including Errachidia, Midelt, Ouarzazate, Tinghir, Zagora, Figuig, Jerada, Taroudant, Tata, Tiznit, Guelmim, and Assa Zag.

The government has mobilized extensive human and logistical resources to address the immediate needs of affected communities swiftly and effectively, according to a press release from the Prime Minister’s office. The various ministerial departments have been called upon to ensure the successful implementation of this ambitious program.

Key components of the program include support for the reconstruction and rehabilitation of damaged buildings and homes, as well as the restoration of essential infrastructure, including roads, telecommunications networks, electricity, drinking water distribution, and sanitation systems.

Additionally, the program aims to bolster agricultural activities in the affected areas by repairing small and medium-sized water structures and providing support to livestock breeders who lost their herds during the floods. This assistance is critical for rebuilding agricultural livelihoods in the region.

The launch of this rehabilitation program underscores the government’s commitment to addressing the needs of the population and exemplifies a spirit of responsibility and responsiveness in its actions.