Morocco suffocates: 21 dead in the heat

The heatwave currently affecting Morocco has already caused the death of at least 21 people, mainly individuals weakened by age or chronic illnesses, according to the latest data provided by the authorities.

The Béni Mellal-Khénifra region, in particular, has been hit hard by these extreme temperatures, with peaks at 50°CThe regional health department said that most of the deaths were recorded in hospitals.