On Thursday, the Moroccan government unveiled a significant initiative to allocate 2.5 billion dirhams (approximately $260 million) aimed at providing comprehensive flood relief. This plan seeks to address the urgent needs stemming from recent natural disasters by focusing on reconstruction support, infrastructure improvements, and assistance for farmers adversely affected by the floods.
Last month, severe flooding devastated several villages in the southeast region of Morocco, leading to the tragic loss of at least 28 lives and causing extensive damage to roads and local infrastructure. In response to this crisis, the government has committed to offering financial assistance of 80,000 dirhams for homes that have sustained partial damage and 140,000 dirhams for those that have been completely destroyed, according to statements from the prime minister’s office.
The flood relief initiative aims not only to provide immediate financial support but also to ensure the long-term recovery of affected communities by enhancing damaged infrastructure and offering necessary assistance to farmers whose livelihoods have been disrupted.
Additionally, the government announced that it would continue to extend cash assistance of 2,500 dirhams to approximately 60,000 households impacted by the earthquake that struck the High Atlas mountains in September 2023. This support is set to continue for another five months, underscoring the government’s commitment to aiding those in need.
Despite these ongoing efforts, official reports indicate that only 1,000 homes have been rebuilt one year after the earthquake. The government remains dedicated to gradually aiding around 57,000 homes that were either damaged or completely destroyed, following a systematic approach to reconstruction and support for affected communities.
