City
Epaper

Two dead, 14 missing after floodwaters sweep away bus in Morocco

By IANS | Updated: September 22, 2024 11:50 IST

Rabat, Sep 22 Two people died, and 14 are missing after a bus was swept away by floodwaters ...

Open in App

Rabat, Sep 22 Two people died, and 14 are missing after a bus was swept away by floodwaters in Morocco's southern Tata province, state media reported.

According to local government officials, thirteen people were rescued from the bus, which was caught in flooding triggered by intense thunderstorms and heavy rainfall.

A woman is also reported missing in a separate incident amid the severe flooding, reports Xinhua news agency, quoting MAP.

Morocco's Interior Ministry stated that local authorities are coordinating efforts to address potential damage and provide necessary support and assistance to those affected.

"All resources and means are being mobilised to ensure the safety of citizens and property," the ministry added.

Disclaimer: This post has been auto-published from an agency feed without any modifications to the text and has not been reviewed by an editor

Open in App

Related Stories

InternationalHigh alert issued Khyber Pakhtunkhwa following rain forecast between September 15 to 19

Cricket"If you don't get butterflies in your stomach...": Suryakumar on overcoming poor record against Pakistan

CricketGambhir expresses solidarity with Pahalgam attack victims, lauds Indian Armed forces following India's Asia Cup win over Pakistan

Other SportsHandshake snub of Pakistan players after Asia Cup clash was head coach Gambhir's idea: Report

InternationalRomania condemns Russia for violating airspace during attack on Ukraine, calls it "irresponsible"

International Realted Stories

InternationalTrump urges foreign companies not to just invest in US but also train American workers

InternationalPakistan federal government likely to raise petrol, diesel prices

InternationalFBI Director Kash Patel faces congressional scrutiny over Charlie Kirk case

InternationalUzbekistan denies reports of returning Afghan military helicopters, calls claims baseless

InternationalIsraeli hostages' kin demand release, prevention of death ahead of Netanyahu's meeting on Gaza