Despite the warning of the arrival of the weather system “Marta” to Tangier on Saturday, February 7, the Directorate of Education announced the resumption of classes on the same day, and in the face of the floods that submerged the city’s streets, the directorate and local authorities are facing significant criticism.
While the rains flooded the streets of Tangier, parents and teachers inundated the Directorate of Education’s accounts expressing their anger at its decision, which was described as irresponsible and nearly threatened a disaster, given the intensity of the rain brought by “Marta,” especially the continuous downpour in a short period of time. What the drainage system could not handle.
Clips of students moving through the floodwaters heightened anger, particularly during the midday hours, as was the case in Aknzanya, where the streets were flooded coinciding with the dismissal from educational institutions.
The Directorate of Education had confirmed that it issued the decision in coordination with the vigilance committee and local authorities.
