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Morocco has just been devastated by a powerful earthquake and they require imminent relief in order to reduce the increasing death toll. Here are the facts at the time of writing:

- More than 2,500 people have died after a powerful earthquake struck central Morocco, according to the country's interior ministry

- The quake - measuring magnitude 6.8 - sent people rushing into the streets in Marrakesh and other cities and a 4.9 aftershock was recorded 19 minutes after the earthquake

- The quake was felt throughout the country, but most severely in Marrakesh

- Many of the deaths were said to be in hard-to-reach mountain areas

- More than 1,800 people have been confirmed injured as a result of this earthquake however, the World Health Organization (WHO) said more than 300,000 people had been affected by the tremors throughout the country

- In Marrakech, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, some buildings have collapsed and big cracks now dissect a section of the medieval city's walls

Libya has also experienced devastating floods, here are the facts are the time of writing:

- Rescue teams in Libya are struggling to retrieve the bodies of victims that have been swept out to sea in tsunami-like flood waters.

- At least 2,300 have been killed, according to the ambulance authority in Derna, the worst affected city.

- Two dams and four bridges collapsed in Derna, submerging much of the city when Storm Daniel hit on Sunday.

- About 10,000 people are reported missing, the Red Crescent says, and the death toll is expected to rise further.

Any and all help is appreciated, please keep Morocco and Libya in your thoughts and prayers.