A man sits in front of a temporary shelter in Al Haouz Province, Morocco, Sept. 12, 2023. The death toll from the devastating earthquake in Morocco has risen to 2,901, and the injuries to 5,530, according to the latest statement released by the Moroccan government on Tuesday. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)
MARRAKESH, Sept. 12 (Xinhua) -- The death toll from the devastating earthquake in Morocco has risen to 2,901, and the injuries to 5,530, according to the latest statement released by the Moroccan government on Tuesday.
In Ouirgane, one of the hardest-hit villages in the mountainous areas, Xinhua reporters saw all the houses flattened and rescue teams using excavators to clear the debris.
Morocco has accepted offers of aid from Spain, Britain, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar, while the help offers from other countries are pending approval.
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) on Tuesday launched an emergency appeal for 100 million Swiss francs (112 million U.S. dollars) to support the victims of the earthquake in Morocco.
The most pressing needs at this time are water, sanitation, and shelter, Caroline Holt, global director of operations at IFRC, told reporters in Geneva. "We need to make sure that we avoid a second wave of disaster," she said.
Zhang Feigong, chief of the Agadir unit of the Chinese medical team in Morocco, told Xinhua that the medical team has donated urgently needed medical supplies such as finger pulse oximeters, electronic sphygmomanometers, and antibacterial hand sanitizers to local hospitals.
The 6.8-magnitude earthquake hit the North African country at 11:11 p.m. local time (2211 GMT) on Friday at a depth of 18.5 km, said the United States Geological Survey. ■
This photo taken on Sept. 12, 2023 shows aid supplies in Al Haouz Province, Morocco. The death toll from the devastating earthquake in Morocco has risen to 2,901, and the injuries to 5,530, according to the latest statement released by the Moroccan government on Tuesday. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)
Rescuers head to work in Al Haouz Province, Morocco, Sept. 12, 2023. The death toll from the devastating earthquake in Morocco has risen to 2,901, and the injuries to 5,530, according to the latest statement released by the Moroccan government on Tuesday. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)
An excavator clears earthquake debris in Al Haouz Province, Morocco, Sept. 12, 2023. The death toll from the devastating earthquake in Morocco has risen to 2,901, and the injuries to 5,530, according to the latest statement released by the Moroccan government on Tuesday. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)
This photo taken on Sept. 12, 2023 shows rescue trucks in Al Haouz Province, Morocco. The death toll from the devastating earthquake in Morocco has risen to 2,901, and the injuries to 5,530, according to the latest statement released by the Moroccan government on Tuesday. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)
An excavator clears earthquake debris in Al Haouz Province, Morocco, Sept. 12, 2023. The death toll from the devastating earthquake in Morocco has risen to 2,901, and the injuries to 5,530, according to the latest statement released by the Moroccan government on Tuesday. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)
Rescuers treat a victim in Talat N'Yaaqoub of Al Haouz Province, Morocco, Sept. 12, 2023. The death toll from the devastating earthquake in Morocco has risen to 2,901, and the injuries to 5,530, according to the latest statement released by the Moroccan government on Tuesday. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)
A rescue helicopter flies over Talat N'Yaaqoub of Al Haouz Province, Morocco, Sept. 12, 2023. The death toll from the devastating earthquake in Morocco has risen to 2,901, and the injuries to 5,530, according to the latest statement released by the Moroccan government on Tuesday. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)
Destroyed buildings are pictured in Talat N'Yaaqoub of Al Haouz Province, Morocco, Sept. 12, 2023. The death toll from the devastating earthquake in Morocco has risen to 2,901, and the injuries to 5,530, according to the latest statement released by the Moroccan government on Tuesday. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)
Rescuers move aid supplies in Talat N'Yaaqoub of Al Haouz Province, Morocco, Sept. 12, 2023. The death toll from the devastating earthquake in Morocco has risen to 2,901, and the injuries to 5,530, according to the latest statement released by the Moroccan government on Tuesday. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)
Destroyed buildings are pictured in Talat N'Yaaqoub of Al Haouz Province, Morocco, Sept. 12, 2023. The death toll from the devastating earthquake in Morocco has risen to 2,901, and the injuries to 5,530, according to the latest statement released by the Moroccan government on Tuesday. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)
A girl is seen beside debris of destroyed buildings in Talat N'Yaaqoub of Al Haouz Province, Morocco, Sept. 12, 2023. The death toll from the devastating earthquake in Morocco has risen to 2,901, and the injuries to 5,530, according to the latest statement released by the Moroccan government on Tuesday. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)
Children play beside damaged buildings in Talat N'Yaaqoub of Al Haouz Province, Morocco, Sept. 12, 2023. The death toll from the devastating earthquake in Morocco has risen to 2,901, and the injuries to 5,530, according to the latest statement released by the Moroccan government on Tuesday. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)
A boy plays with a broken calculator in front of his damaged house in Talat N'Yaaqoub of Al Haouz Province, Morocco, Sept. 12, 2023. The death toll from the devastating earthquake in Morocco has risen to 2,901, and the injuries to 5,530, according to the latest statement released by the Moroccan government on Tuesday. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)
A man stands on the top of his ruined house in Talat N'Yaaqoub of Al Haouz Province, Morocco, Sept. 12, 2023. The death toll from the devastating earthquake in Morocco has risen to 2,901, and the injuries to 5,530, according to the latest statement released by the Moroccan government on Tuesday. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)
Destroyed buildings are pictured in Talat N'Yaaqoub of Al Haouz Province, Morocco, Sept. 12, 2023. The death toll from the devastating earthquake in Morocco has risen to 2,901, and the injuries to 5,530, according to the latest statement released by the Moroccan government on Tuesday. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)
Destroyed buildings are pictured in Talat N'Yaaqoub of Al Haouz Province, Morocco, Sept. 12, 2023. The death toll from the devastating earthquake in Morocco has risen to 2,901, and the injuries to 5,530, according to the latest statement released by the Moroccan government on Tuesday. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)
A man and his son are seen in front of their damaged house in Talat N'Yaaqoub of Al Haouz Province, Morocco, Sept. 12, 2023. The death toll from the devastating earthquake in Morocco has risen to 2,901, and the injuries to 5,530, according to the latest statement released by the Moroccan government on Tuesday. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)
This photo taken on Sept. 13, 2023 shows a quake-damaged building at the medina of Marrakech, Morocco.
The 6.8-magnitude earthquake hit the North African country at 11:11 p.m. local time (2211 GMT) last Friday at a depth of 18.5 km.
The death toll from the devastating earthquake has risen to 2,901, and the injuries to 5,530, according to the latest statement released by the Moroccan government on Tuesday.
The medina of Marrakech is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The district dates back centuries and is enclosed by walls built of red sandstone. Many of the old buildings inside the medina have been damaged. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)
This photo taken on Sept. 13, 2023 shows the Koutoubia Mosque at the medina of Marrakech, Morocco.
The 6.8-magnitude earthquake hit the North African country at 11:11 p.m. local time (2211 GMT) last Friday at a depth of 18.5 km.
The death toll from the devastating earthquake has risen to 2,901, and the injuries to 5,530, according to the latest statement released by the Moroccan government on Tuesday.
The medina of Marrakech is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The district dates back centuries and is enclosed by walls built of red sandstone. Many of the old buildings inside the medina have been damaged. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)
This photo taken on Sept. 13, 2023 shows a quake-damaged building at the medina of Marrakech, Morocco.
The 6.8-magnitude earthquake hit the North African country at 11:11 p.m. local time (2211 GMT) last Friday at a depth of 18.5 km.
The death toll from the devastating earthquake has risen to 2,901, and the injuries to 5,530, according to the latest statement released by the Moroccan government on Tuesday.
The medina of Marrakech is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The district dates back centuries and is enclosed by walls built of red sandstone. Many of the old buildings inside the medina have been damaged. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)
This photo taken on Sept. 13, 2023 shows a quake-damaged building at the medina of Marrakech, Morocco.
The 6.8-magnitude earthquake hit the North African country at 11:11 p.m. local time (2211 GMT) last Friday at a depth of 18.5 km.
The death toll from the devastating earthquake has risen to 2,901, and the injuries to 5,530, according to the latest statement released by the Moroccan government on Tuesday.
The medina of Marrakech is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The district dates back centuries and is enclosed by walls built of red sandstone. Many of the old buildings inside the medina have been damaged. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)
People walk on the street at the medina of Marrakech, Morocco, Sept. 13, 2023.
The 6.8-magnitude earthquake hit the North African country at 11:11 p.m. local time (2211 GMT) last Friday at a depth of 18.5 km.
The death toll from the devastating earthquake has risen to 2,901, and the injuries to 5,530, according to the latest statement released by the Moroccan government on Tuesday.
The medina of Marrakech is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The district dates back centuries and is enclosed by walls built of red sandstone. Many of the old buildings inside the medina have been damaged. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)
This photo taken on Sept. 13, 2023 shows a quake-damaged building at the medina of Marrakech, Morocco.
The 6.8-magnitude earthquake hit the North African country at 11:11 p.m. local time (2211 GMT) last Friday at a depth of 18.5 km.
The death toll from the devastating earthquake has risen to 2,901, and the injuries to 5,530, according to the latest statement released by the Moroccan government on Tuesday.
The medina of Marrakech is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The district dates back centuries and is enclosed by walls built of red sandstone. Many of the old buildings inside the medina have been damaged. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)
This photo taken on Sept. 13, 2023 shows the exterior of the wall of the Koutoubia Mosque at the medina of Marrakech, Morocco.
The 6.8-magnitude earthquake hit the North African country at 11:11 p.m. local time (2211 GMT) last Friday at a depth of 18.5 km.
The death toll from the devastating earthquake has risen to 2,901, and the injuries to 5,530, according to the latest statement released by the Moroccan government on Tuesday.
The medina of Marrakech is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The district dates back centuries and is enclosed by walls built of red sandstone. Many of the old buildings inside the medina have been damaged. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)
People walk past a quake-damaged building at the medina of Marrakech, Morocco, Sept. 13, 2023.
The 6.8-magnitude earthquake hit the North African country at 11:11 p.m. local time (2211 GMT) last Friday at a depth of 18.5 km.
The death toll from the devastating earthquake has risen to 2,901, and the injuries to 5,530, according to the latest statement released by the Moroccan government on Tuesday.
The medina of Marrakech is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The district dates back centuries and is enclosed by walls built of red sandstone. Many of the old buildings inside the medina have been damaged. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)
A worker clears the rubble beside a quake-damaged building at the medina of Marrakech, Morocco, Sept. 13, 2023.
The 6.8-magnitude earthquake hit the North African country at 11:11 p.m. local time (2211 GMT) last Friday at a depth of 18.5 km.
The death toll from the devastating earthquake has risen to 2,901, and the injuries to 5,530, according to the latest statement released by the Moroccan government on Tuesday.
The medina of Marrakech is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The district dates back centuries and is enclosed by walls built of red sandstone. Many of the old buildings inside the medina have been damaged. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)
This photo taken on Sept. 13, 2023 shows a quake-damaged building at the medina of Marrakech, Morocco.
The 6.8-magnitude earthquake hit the North African country at 11:11 p.m. local time (2211 GMT) last Friday at a depth of 18.5 km.
The death toll from the devastating earthquake has risen to 2,901, and the injuries to 5,530, according to the latest statement released by the Moroccan government on Tuesday.
The medina of Marrakech is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The district dates back centuries and is enclosed by walls built of red sandstone. Many of the old buildings inside the medina have been damaged. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)
