More than 140,000 people have been evacuated as authorities work to move residents to safety following severe rainfall in the northern part of the country.

Several provinces in northern Morocco were placed under weather alert as days of heavy downpours caused widespread flooding across the region.

In total, about 140,000 residents were relocated to protect them from rising floodwaters. However, in some areas the preventive measures were implemented too late.

In Ksar El-Kébir, rapidly increasing water levels forced emergency teams to rescue several residents who had taken refuge on rooftops.

The intense rainfall also caused a sharp rise in the water level of the Wadi Al-Makhazin Dam, driven by strong inflows from the Loukkos River basin, sparking fears of possible flooding in surrounding communities.

Local authorities are closely tracking developments and regulating water discharges to ease pressure on the dam and safeguard downstream areas.

Meanwhile, emergency services have begun aerial operations to deliver essential supplies such as food and drinking water, while assessment teams continue to monitor the evolving situation.