Morocco | 21 people died as a result of the intense heat wave
<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">Weather of Arabia - The Moroccan Ministry of Health announced the recording of 21 deaths, most of them elderly people and people suffering from chronic diseases, as a result of high temperatures.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The Regional Directorate of Health and Social Protection in the Beni Mellal-Khenifra region confirmed that the regional hospital center in Beni Mellal recorded 21 deaths on July 24, including 4 outside the hospital and 17 hospital deaths. The directorate explained that most of the deaths were among people suffering from chronic diseases and the elderly, as the significant rise in temperatures contributed to the deterioration of their health condition and led to their death.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Following the circulation of news that sudden deaths had been recorded due to high temperatures, the concerned authorities opened an immediate investigation to uncover the real reasons behind these deaths.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> You may also be interested in:</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <a href="https://www.arabiaweather.com/ar/content/%D8%AD%D9%88%D9%84-%D8%A7%D9%84... the world | The largest wildfire in California forces thousands to abandon their homes (video)</a></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><p lang="ar" style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The Moroccan Ministry of Health announced the death of 21 people, the majority of whom were elderly or suffering from chronic diseases, due to a new heat wave that hit the country. According to France 24, Morocco suffered from a heat wave this week, with temperatures ranging between 38 and 48 degrees Celsius, according to what the Meteorological Directorate announced in a warning bulletin on Monday. <a href="https://t.co/SFiMzqc4U6">pic.twitter.com/SFiMzqc4U6</a></p> - Pharos Center (@pharos_research) <a href="https://twitter.com/pharos_research/status/1816810493769625926?ref_src=t... 26, 2024</a> </blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Advice for citizens</h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> All citizens have been warned to exercise caution, avoid exposure to direct sunlight, and to consult health authorities when necessary.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> You may also be interested in:</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <a href="https://www.arabiaweather.com/ar/content/%D9%84%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%B0%D8%A7-... should you make your roof white?</a></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <a href="https://www.arabiaweather.com/ar/content/%D8%B2%D9%84%D8%B2%D8%A7%D9%84-... earthquake in the Mediterranean Sea lost its water... Controversy in Egypt and the authorities clarify</a></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><hr /><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Sources:</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> "Hesperus"</p>
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