Rabat, Morocco – A beacon of hope shines for thousands in Sidi Kacem Province as local authorities officially launch the second phase of a meticulously planned return for residents displaced by recent, severe weather disturbances. This critical operation, commencing Monday, marks a significant step towards restoring normalcy in communities grappling with the aftermath of heavy rainfall and devastating floods.
A Structured Path to Home
The provincial authorities have confirmed that this phased return is part of a comprehensive program designed to ensure the safe and organized repatriation of affected families. At its core, the initiative prioritizes secure transport and aims to mitigate any lingering risks in areas where vital infrastructure sustained considerable damage. The goal is clear: to bring residents home without jeopardizing their safety in environments still recovering from nature’s recent fury.
Communities Welcomed Back
This second phase extends its reach across several communes, bringing relief to numerous ‘douars’ (villages) that were previously evacuated. The list of communities authorized for return is extensive, reflecting the broad impact of the recent climatic events:
Khnichat Commune
- Briouiga, Chaouia, El Fkih, Oulad Khriss, Oulad Bel Hcine, Oulad Bouazza Touil, Oulad Sellam, Chkirbat, Sendiq, El Habata, Oulad Berhil, Oulea Bouazza Chbirat, Oulad Abdelouahed, Akmihate, Khnichat North, and Oulad Daoud.
Toughilt Commune
- Oulad Allali, Beni Jmil, Houafad, and Oulad Lkhadir.
Nouirate Commune
- Douar El Hitoum, Beni Aziz, and Oulad Riyahi.
El Haouafate Commune
- El Haj Hdi, Mharik, Qariat Mharik, Ouled Jaber, Ouled Hlima, Chrinat, Ouled Amrane, Ouled Khtib, El Khort El Jezzar, Derqaoua El Aroussiyine, Sabbana, Jbabra, Adridiyine, El Qaria El Ratbia, El Haouafate Centre, Ouled Boussaid, El Qsibia, Oud Bouzekri, Ouled Addou, Ouled Bouayad, Rtaba, Ouled Youssef et Hjaoua, and cooperatives El Aroussia, El Ghania, Dghoughia.
Other Communes
- Tekna: Douar Ait Daoud El Oued.
- Bir Taleb: Douar Chmoucha, Oulad Messlem, and Oulad Frej.
- Sidi El Kamel: Douar Oulad Jellal.
- Rmilat: Laassakria.
- Sidi Azzouz: Douar Oulad Chalh.
- Sefsaf: Allak El Jouta.
Caution and Continued Monitoring
Authorities have underscored that this return is a gradual process, meticulously guided by ongoing field assessments and the readiness of local roads and essential infrastructure. Future phases and additional areas will be announced as conditions permit, ensuring that every step taken is a safe one.
Residents whose communities are not yet on the approved list are urged to exercise extreme caution and refrain from attempting to return until formal authorization is granted. The provincial administration remains vigilant, continuously monitoring the situation to prevent any further risks as comprehensive recovery efforts progress.
The recent deluge caused significant disruption, particularly in the rural heartlands of Sidi Kacem, where seasonal rivers burst their banks and crucial access routes were rendered impassable. This carefully orchestrated phased return plan is not merely about bringing people back; it’s about rebuilding lives and livelihoods, safeguarding the community from lingering hazards, and fostering resilience in the face of environmental challenges.
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