Multiple Global Crises Unfold: Flooding in Morocco, Migrant Tragedy in Greece, and Aviation Concerns
Multiple crises unfolded across the globe this week, including severe flooding in Morocco, a deadly migrant boat collision in Greece, and aviation safety concerns in the UK and India.
In northern Morocco, severe flooding displaced over 50,000 people, primarily in the Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region, according to Euronews. Sustained rainfall, exceeding 600 mm since September 2025, caused the Loukkos River to overflow, reversing years of drought. The flooding has particularly impacted Ksar El Kebir, where nearly half the population has been displaced. Access to the city is limited to outbound traffic, power cuts have affected several neighborhoods, and schools remain closed.
Off the coast of Greece, at least 15 people died after a speedboat carrying migrants collided with a coastguard vessel near the island of Chios, Sky News reported. Coastguard officials recovered the bodies of 11 men and three women from the sea. One woman later died in hospital. A search and rescue operation is underway in the area.
Meanwhile, in the aviation sector, an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner was grounded at Heathrow Airport due to a "possible defect" with a fuel control switch, Sky News reported. The potential fault was reported on flight AI132 from Heathrow to Bengaluru on Monday. Air India stated it was getting "the pilot's concerns checked on a priority basis." The concern stems from the fact that the potential defect is with the same model of aircraft which crashed in Ahmedabad last June.
In other news, French President Emmanuel Macron indicated a willingness to restart dialogue with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Euronews reported. Speaking during a visit to eastern France, Macron said discussions were ongoing at "the technical level" in transparency and in consultation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Macron also condemned Russia's recent attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure.
In Australia, a 13-year-old boy, Austin Appelbee, swam for approximately four hours to shore after his family was swept out to sea, according to Sky News. Appelbee was with his mother, brother, and sister on an inflatable kayak and paddleboards when strong winds picked up off the coast. Appelbee described battling "massive" waves during his swim.
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