Taounate Flood Victims Call for Urgent Government Intervention

A committee supporting victims of floods in Morocco's Taounate province has expressed strong dissatisfaction with the government's response, accusing it of ignoring their calls for urgent intervention. The committee stated that the government's disregard for their request for a meeting to discuss a "position paper" reflects a neglect of the humanitarian, rights-based, and economic situation in the province following exceptional floods and rainfall since January 2026.

The committee described the government's stance as an "ethical evasion." They also criticized the government's failure to reconsider a February 12 decision that did not classify Taounate province as a disaster-stricken area, despite the increasing vulnerability of its residents. This perceived neglect has fueled frustration among those affected by the floods.

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The government's disregard represents a disregard for the humanitarian, rights-based, and economic situation that the citizens of the province are experiencing, following the exceptional floods and rainfall recorded since January 2026.

In light of this "disregard," the committee reiterated its demands. These include initiating a regional public discussion with all stakeholders, developing a comprehensive regional plan to combat isolation, and constructing water channels to connect Taounate with neighboring provinces experiencing less rainfall. They also called for safe rural housing designs to counter mud-brick construction risks.

Furthermore, the committee urged for the improvement of road networks connecting regional roads to community centers and villages. They also requested the establishment of an early warning system for floods and landslides in mountainous and rural areas. Additionally, they advocated for a regional plan to boost the health sector, create integrated rural centers, and implement a strategy to revitalize the social and solidarity economy, empower women, and fully enact the "Green Generation" initiative with a participatory approach. The committee concluded by urging the government to assume its responsibilities, emphasizing that current measures are insufficient to address the extent of the damage and the aspirations of the affected population.

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The measures taken so far have not been commensurate with the damages incurred, nor do they meet the aspirations of the affected population.