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Moroccan Teams Clear 50 Pool-Sized Areas in Valencia Flood Recovery
Following devastating floods in Valencia last October, Moroccan recovery teams have demonstrated remarkable efficiency in Spain's cleanup efforts, removing enough debris to fill approximately 50 Olympic swimming pools. The mission, initiated through royal directives, deployed 36 specialized trucks and 120 personnel across 15 Spanish municipalities.
The comprehensive Moroccan assistance team includes operators, translators, and coordinators from various cities including Tangier, Agadir, Casablanca, Tetouan, and Fez. Working alongside Spain's Civil Protection Commission, these teams have been instrumental in clearing flooded garages, unclogging sewer systems, and removing stagnant water in affected towns such as Catarroja, Benetusser, Paiporta, Sedavi, and Algemesi.
Mohammed Alouch, a worker from Rabat, emphasized the mission's significance: "We came here to help, not to rest. This is our solidarity, just as Spain supported Morocco after the earthquake in Al Haouz in September 2023." This reciprocal support has created meaningful connections, with some Moroccan operators reuniting with members of Spain's Military Emergency Unit who had previously assisted in Morocco's earthquake relief efforts.
The scale of Morocco's contribution has been particularly noteworthy, with Gonzalo Sanz Ruiz, a Spanish Civil Protection coordinator, describing it as "unprecedented in our recent history." The operation, coordinated jointly by Spain's Ministry of Interior and Morocco's Colonel Jamaleddin Elmegnouni, has proven highly effective in addressing the flood's aftermath.
Initially scheduled to conclude before Christmas, King Mohammed VI extended the mission until January 10 to ensure comprehensive support for the affected areas. This extension demonstrates Morocco's commitment to supporting Spain's recovery efforts and strengthens the bonds of international cooperation between the two nations.
The success of this mission highlights the importance of international solidarity in disaster response and recovery, showing how nations can effectively support each other during challenging times.
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