Heavy flooding in Spain’s Valencia region has killed five Moroccans, with ten others reported missing, the Consulate General of Morocco announced on Friday.
The floods, which struck the area at the very end of October, resulted in the death of over 217 people and caused significant property damage.
In response, the Consulate initiated efforts to help the affected families, working closely with local authorities to repatriate the victims’ remains to Morocco.
Moroccan consular officials have been in close communication with the families, offering support and coordinating the repatriation process.
Last week, the Moroccan consulate established a crisis unit to identify and respond to the needs of Moroccans in distress. The unit travels to areas where victims may be located and collaborates closely with local authorities to provide necessary assistance.
To facilitate communication, the consulate set up two emergency numbers for Moroccan nationals. Individuals may report missing persons and/or request aid: (+34) 631 93 58 18 and (+34) 631 71 18 73.
In addition, the consulate is actively working with civil society organizations in the Valencia region to help locate missing individuals and offer ongoing support to those affected by the disaster.