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Flooding in Syria and Iraq
Overview
Heavy rainfall has triggered devastating floods across parts of Syria and Iraq, causing fatalities and significant infrastructure damage. In Syria, intense downpours in the Deir ez-Zor province and the Latakia region led to the collapse of bridges, including the Suwayyiyah Bridge, and the submersion of homes.
In Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, the flooding resulted in at least two deaths: a 25-year-old volunteer who was swept away while attempting to assist residents with a bulldozer, and a five-year-old child whose vehicle was carried away by floodwaters. Rainfall in the area reached approximately 80 mm, significantly exceeding the initial forecast of 30 mm.
Local authorities in Erbil responded by suspending classes in public and private schools and implementing temporary power cuts in certain areas to prevent electrical hazards. Emergency services have been working to drain water and clear roads, with officials noting the situation is largely under control following the cessation of rain.
Entities
Erbil · Deir ez-Zor · Masrour Barzani · Latakia · Omed Khoshnaw
Timeline
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[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sourcesErbil floods cause two deaths after heavy rainfall
Two people, including a volunteer and a child, died in Erbil after unexpected heavy rainfall caused widespread flooding and property damage.
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[INTERNATIONAL] 4 sourcesSevere flooding causes deaths and infrastructure damage in Syria and Iraq
Heavy flooding in Syria and Iraq has caused multiple deaths, including a child in Erbil, and destroyed critical infrastructure such as bridges and homes in Deir ez-Zor and Latakia.
Sources
964media.com · aksiyon.com.tr · alwakeelnews.com · haberport.com · sondakika.com · yenisafak.com