Morocco flash flood Dec 14: Less than one hour of rain caused loss of life, immeasurable damage; Watch 2 short reports, WION and h/r channel, w transcripts at Heating Planet blog

In less than an hour, a powerful flash flood in the Safi region on Sunday  December 14 resulted in loss of life, swept away several vehicles, and caused countless damage to infrastructure, homes, and hotels. Images shared on social media show torrents of muddy water surging through the city, sweeping rubbish bins and debris, as residents scrambled for safety. Video 1 of 2: Deadly Flooding Strikes Coastal Morocco, WION Climate Tracker, more follows

[ANOTHER sudden hydro meteorological event in 2025]

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Moving to Morocco where sudden and devastating flash floods have now killed at least 25 people in the coastal city of Safi. Dozens more were injured as torrential rain sent walls of water rushing through streets, sweeping away cars and flooding homes. Authorities have warned more heavy rain can be on its way. Images shared on social media show torrents of muddy water surging through the city, sweeping rubbish bins and debris as residents scrambled for safety. Officials say at least 70 homes and businesses in Suffies historic old city were flooded and roads were severely damaged, cutting off several key routes to and from Atlantic Coast Port. Flood waters later began to recede, revealing a landscape coated in thick mud. Residents picked through the wreckage trying to salvage belongings from the Waterlog homes and shops. VIDEO 2 Tragedy in Morocco. Horrific scenes of flash flooding in Safi. [h/r channel Description Channel ini berisi tentang perubahan iklim dan bencana alam seperti banji,banjir bandang,hujan,hujan lebat,hujan es,angin,angin kencang,angin puting beliung, information about climate change and natural disasters such as floods, flash floods, rain, heavy rain, hail, wind, strong winds, tornadoes, from Indonesia Joined YT Nov 6, 2025] READ & WATCH: Tragedy in Morocco!! The horrific aftermath of flash floods in Safi

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Tragedy in Morocco. Horrific scenes of flash flooding in Safi. [footage] 

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A powerful thunderstorm accompanied by heavy rain caused a massive flash flood in the Safi region on Sunday night, December 14th, 2025. In less than an hour, the flooding resulted in loss of life, swept away several vehicles, and caused countless damage to infrastructure, homes, and hotels. [footage]

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The flooding that hit the city of Safi following recent rains is neither new nor surprising. Every time it rains, the water level in Wadi al-Shabaab rises, causing a torrent to flow towards the old city, city Bodhab Square and the surrounding area. This is compounded by the massive coastal wall which should naturally drain water to the sea now being defended. [footage]

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Local authorities reported a provisional death toll of 21 while 20 others were rescued and are being treated at a nearby hospital. Around 70 homes and shops in the old city, particularly on Bur Anzarin Street and Abu Alahab Square, were flooded. Local public authorities and all relevant sectors have initiated various emergency measures, mobilizing all logistical and human resources to continue the search for missing persons, conduct field interventions, and secure the affected areas, as well as provide the necessary support and assistance to the population affected by this extraordinary situation. [footage to end] M

[KE: Everything climate scientists predicted about global warming/ climate change since the 1970s is coming true, only faster]