Settat: Floods Kill Three People, Cause $ 636,360 in Losses

Torrential rains that poured over the central region of Settat last December 20 through 27 have killed three people and left damages estimated at 7 million Dirhams ($ 636,360).

One of the victims died when he jumped from a bus which got stuck in the mud after the bus driver ignored warnings.

According to local authorities, industrial units in the region, the national road and some administrations were the most seriously damaged.

Populations also suffered losses that were estimated at 620,000 DH (over $ 56,000) when their houses and shops were flooded.