50,000 houses collapse in Morocco earthquake
The 6.8 magnitude earthquake that struck the High Atlas Mountains late on Sept. 8 killed 2,946 people and injured 5,674, according to the latest official figures, making it Morocco's deadliest since 1960 and most powerful since at least 1900.
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- Published Date: 09:15 | 14 September 2023
- Modified Date: 09:20 | 14 September 2023
Over 50,000 houses have suffered either complete or partial collapse in the devastating earthquake that struck Morocco on Friday.
Following a meeting chaired by King Mohammed VI, the Moroccan Royal Court, in a statement, said the government would grant emergency assistance worth 30,000 dirhams (about $3,000) to families affected by the earthquake.
Direct financial assistance of 140,000 dirhams (about $14,000) will be granted for totally collapsed houses, and 80,000 dirhams (some $8,000) for partially collapsed houses, the statement said.
At least 2,946 people were killed and 5,674 others injured when a magnitude 7 earthquake struck Morocco late Friday.
The quake was the strongest to hit the North African country in a century, according to Morocco's National Geophysical Institute.
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