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Last updated: December 8, 2023
A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck at 11pm local time on September 8, leaving 380,000 people temporarily or permanently homeless As winter approaches, there is an urgent need for warm shelter At least 530 schools were damaged affected the education of 100,000 children; a total of 3,000 deaths; 6.6 million people affected;
Three months have passed since a magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck Morocco, causing widespread damage. Thousands of people have lost their lives, and many more have lost their livelihoods, homes, and loved ones.
As winter approaches, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) emphasizes the urgent need for warm shelter. In the hardest-hit areas of the High Atlas Mountains, people are living in tents.
Sub-zero temperatures are creating additional hardships for people already at risk. It started to rain, and the tents and village ruins became muddy and flooded.
In addition, landslides and aftershocks continue, deepening the emotional scars.
The Moroccan Red Crescent team has been providing practical and psychosocial support since day one. As winter approaches, emergency assistance is also being provided to protect people from the cold, such as warm shelters and blankets.
Morocco earthquake: what happened?
The epicenter of the earthquake was in the Atlas Mountains in Morocco's highlands, where many people are currently living in tents. Subzero temperatures, snowfall and heavy rains are adding to the challenge. In addition, the risk of landslides and aftershocks remains.
The earthquake occurred just after 11pm local time, when many people were asleep. Buildings collapsed and several villages near the epicenter were almost completely destroyed, including Tafegafte, 59 miles from Marrakech.
A Moroccan Red Crescent team supported search and rescue operations and provided emergency medical and psychosocial support.
The British Red Cross has launched an appeal to support humanitarian needs in the area.
