Images of Morocco earthquake survivors living in difficulty and debris
The deadliest earthquake survivors in Morocco are fighting a losing battle for food, water, and shelter after more than 60 years. Over 2,100 people have already died as a result of the strong 6.8 magnitude earthquake that occurred late on September 8; however, as long as the missing are not found, this number may increase. Many families spent three nights outside because it has proven difficult for aid personnel to reach the worst-affected villages in the mountainous and remote High Atlas highlands, where many homes have been reduced to rubble. Hence, the life of the survivors of the Morocco earthquake are also in very bad condition.
Numbers on deaths and injuries in Morocco
As per reports, 2,122 people have died and 2,421 have been injured. Morocco has said it may accept offers of assistance from other nations and will organize them as necessary. The impact of the earthquake is made worse by the fact that many dwellings in the affected area are made of materials that are more vulnerable to damage during seismic occurrences, such as mud bricks, timber, cement, and breeze blocks. Since an estimated 12,000 people died in an earthquake in Morocco in 1960, this one is the deadliest on record.
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Search operation on for Morocco earthquake survivors
Authorities in Morocco and foreign teams are both actively searching for survivors as part of ongoing rescue operations. As part of the recovery efforts, nations like Spain, the United Kingdom, Qatar, and the United States have sent out search and rescue personnel and resources. As reported, Biden stated during a news conference in Hanoi, Vietnam, “We stand ready to provide any necessary assistance to the Moroccan people.”
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3,00,000 Moroccan individuals affected
72 kilometers (45 miles) southwest of Marrakech, a city famed for its historical and architectural treasures, is where the earthquake’s epicentre was situated. The Moroccan government has established a fund for catastrophe victims and is distributing supplies including food, drink, tents, and blankets. The worldwide community has also contributed support, sending rescue teams from nations including Spain, the UK, the US, and France. According to the World Health Organization, the disaster has had an impact on over 300,000 individuals. King Mohammed VI of Morocco has ordered nationwide prayers for the victims at mosques, and the government has announced three days of national mourning.
