Flash floods fill the streets of a neighbourhood in central Morocco

Al Jazeera Tuesday 08 September 2026, 04:01 UTC 1 min read

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Flash floods fill the streets of a neighbourhood in central Morocco NewsFeed Flash floods fill the streets of a neighbourhood in central Morocco Videos show floodwaters swamping homes, shops and streets in the city of Azilal in central Morocco, after heavy thunderstorms. Published On 8 Sep 2026

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Flash floods fill the streets of a neighbourhood in central Morocco

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