Morocco heatwave kills more than 20 people in 24 hours: ministry
- Africa
- AFP
- Published Date: 04:47 | 25 July 2024
- Modified Date: 04:47 | 25 July 2024
A heatwave in Morocco has killed at least 21 people in a 24-hour period in the central city of Beni Mellal, the health ministry announced on Thursday.
The meteorology department said soaring temperatures affected much of the North African country from Monday to Wednesday, reaching 48 degrees Centigrade (118 Fahrenheit) in some areas.