Morocco's government said the death toll in a rare, powerful earthquake around Marrakech jumped on Saturday to 820 dead and 670 injured as authorities assess the damage. According to the USGS, the earthquake was the strongest to hit that part of the North African nation in over a century. Moroccans posted videos showing some buildings turned to rubble. Tourists and others posted videos of people evacuating restaurants in Marrakech as throbbing club music played. India is ready to offer all possible assistance to… — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 9, 2023With inputs from PTI and AP

Source: The North Africa Journal September 09, 2023 08:42 UTC