On Monday, emergency workers evacuated an injured survivor of the September 8 earthquake in the High Atlas Mountains of central Morocco. Hundreds of people gathered outside a blood bank in Marrakech to do what they can for their country, as the United Nations estimated 300,000 people had been affected by the 6.8 magnitude temblor. Doctors Without Borders is providing medical and psychological support to those affected, as well as working with local authorities to assess the needs of those impacted and provide support.
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A 6.8-magnitude earthquake has struck Morocco, killing over 2,100 people and affecting 300,000 more. Emergency teams and aid workers are working to rescue survivors and provide relief to those affected, but the giant boulders blocking the mountain roads are making it difficult. The Moroccan government has declared a three-day period of national mourning, and international aid teams are continuing to arrive in the region.
On September 9, a magnitude 6.5 earthquake rocked the High Atlas Mountains in Morocco, leaving more than 2,000 dead and many injured or missing. In response, troops and emergency services have been dispatched to the region, and José Andrés' not-for-profit organization, World Central Kitchen, has sent food trucks to provide meals to those in need. The Moroccan government has declared three days of national mourning, and the death toll is expected to rise as rescue efforts continue.
A powerful 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Morocco early Saturday morning, causing panic and destruction in major cities across the country. People were seen evacuating restaurants in Marrakech and gathering in the streets and alleyways to check for news on their phones. The extent of the damage caused by the earthquake is still unknown, but the Moroccan government is expected to release a statement soon about the quake and its effects.