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Event Date : 2024-07

Severe Cold Wave Hits Morocco, February 2016

Cold Wave

Disaster Overview

Disaster type: Cold Wave
Disaster-Affected People: 7500
Affected Countries/Regions: Morocco
Suggested Emergency Supplies List:

warm clothing, blankets, food supplies, non-food items, medicines for common illnesses, heating equipment

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Disaster Overview : In late February 2016, a cold wave driven by a polar air mass from the North Pole to Europe and North Africa resulted in extreme and exceptionally low temperatures across Morocco. The Middle Atlas and High Atlas regions experienced severe thunderstorms, with significant snowfall impacting the area. Local authorities and the Moroccan Red Crescent mobilized resources to assist affected communities, focusing on delivering food, non-food items, and medical consultations to thousands of people.

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