فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
Local authorities in Tata Province announced a tragic incident that occurred on Friday as a result of severe thunderstorms, leading to unprecedented flooding.
The incident involved a passenger bus being swept away by floodwaters in the Tata River, resulting in the death of two individuals, while 13 others were rescued and 14 passengers remain missing.
Additionally, the source reported one case of a missing woman in the Igourten area of the Takzmirte municipality. The heavy rainfall caused a significant rise in the water levels of various waterways, with the Tata River reaching a flow rate of 2,300 cubic meters per second and the Zkide River at 1,900 cubic meters per second.
In terms of material damage, many areas have been affected, including the complete or partial collapse of several homes from which residents had been evacuated earlier.
Additionally, numerous infrastructure facilities were damaged, and traffic was disrupted on several roads.
Authorities stated that all relevant sectors are coordinating efforts to ensure a swift response to this emergency situation and provide support to citizens.
Efforts to search for the missing and restore road networks and services in the region are ongoing.
source : fesnews media
