Morocco Earthquake Claims Nearly 2,900 plus Lives, Leaving Over 2,500 plus Injured
Intense Rescue Race in Wake of Morocco Earthquake as Death Toll Approaches 2,900
Rescue operations in Morocco are escalating as both local and international teams engage in a desperate race against the clock to locate survivors following the nation’s most devastating earthquake. The 6.8-magnitude quake struck the Atlas mountains, southwest of Marrakesh, late on Friday, resulting in a tragic toll of at least 2,862 fatalities and over 2,500 injuries, according to the latest official figures.
In the heavily affected community of Talat Nyacoub, Moroccan rescue teams, backed by foreign counterparts, including a Spanish team of 30 firefighters, a doctor, nurse, and technicians, are tirelessly digging through the rubble in hopes of finding survivors. However, the challenging conditions in remote and inaccessible areas pose significant difficulties for the rescue efforts.
In the village of Amizmiz, Moroccan troops are providing blankets to residents who have lost their homes. Many families are left homeless and without support, with no accommodation provided by the authorities. In some of the worst-hit areas, such as the rural commune of Ighil, access to aid is hampered by blocked roads due to mudslides.
While rescue teams are deploying all available resources, including search dogs and microcameras to detect signs of life, the urgency is apparent. Time is of the essence in finding survivors, and there is a dwindling window of hope.
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International assistance is pouring in, with search and rescue teams from the UK, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Spain joining the efforts. These teams are equipped with specialized personnel and equipment, including search dogs, to aid in the search and rescue operations.
As foreign teams arrive to assist, Moroccan authorities are setting up emergency shelters and distributing aid to the affected communities. The earthquake’s impact has been particularly devastating in remote mountain villages, where many houses were constructed from mud bricks.
Citizens are mobilizing to support quake victims by donating blood, providing essential goods, and organizing relief efforts, citing concerns about the initial slow response from authorities.
Despite the challenges and devastation, Morocco remains resilient in the face of this tragedy. Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch has promised compensation for citizens who have lost their homes, and efforts are underway to address housing and reconstruction needs in the affected areas.
As Morocco grapples with this devastating earthquake, the international community has expressed solidarity and support, emphasizing the importance of unity in times of crisis. The earthquake is the deadliest in Morocco since the 1960 Agadir earthquake, which claimed the lives of 12,000-15,000 people.
