Flash floods inundated homes, shops and streets in Azilal, a neighbourhood in central Morocco, following heavy thunderstorms, according to Al Jazeera. Videos circulating online show floodwaters swamping the area, submerging roads and buildings. The report, published on 8 September 2026, did not provide figures on casualties or damage, and no official response or evacuation details were included in the initial coverage.
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