Eiffel Tower joins global mourning for Morocco's earthquake victims, dims in tribute to 2000 lives lost

In a solemn tribute to the victims of Morocco's devastating earthquake, the Eiffel Tower in Paris dimmed its lights on Saturday. TFT Morocco shared on X, "The Eiffel Tower has just been extinguished in tribute to the victims of the earthquake in Morocco!".

The earthquake, which struck Morocco on Friday night, has left a profound impact, with the country's Interior Ministry reporting a death toll exceeding 2,000 people.

The catastrophic quake, measuring 6.8 on the Richter Scale, originated in Morocco's High Atlas mountain range at 11:11 pm local time, reaching a depth of 18.5 km. Its effects reverberated across multiple Moroccan cities, including Rabat and Casablanca. Reports emerged of numerous collapsed houses, notably in Taroudant and Marrakesh, adding to the gravity of the situation.

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) has identified this earthquake as the deadliest to hit Morocco in decades, highlighting the scale of the disaster. As the nation grapples with the aftermath, over 2,000 lives have been lost, and a staggering 2,059 individuals have been injured, with 1,404 in critical condition.

After earthquake left at least 2,000 people dead in Morocco, the country has announced three days of national mourning, with fears that the death toll may rise even higher.