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Severe weather and emergencies in Syria

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2026-10-31 20:54 UTC → 2026-11-08 07:37 UTC · added ~~removed~~

Following a weather warning issued by the Ministry of Emergency and Disaster Management regarding an atmospheric disturbance, Syria experienced significant weather-related emergencies. The initial warning predicted heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, hail, and intense downdrafts affecting regions including the Badia, the south, central areas, the northwest, and Al-Jazira. By late October, the situation escalated into widespread emergencies. Civil Defense teams reported 51 fires affecting homes, shops, vegetation, and electrical wiring, which resulted in three deaths and six injuries, including two firefighters. Concurrently, heavy rainfall and windstorms caused structural damage, such as a wall collapse in جرمانا that caused one death, and flooding in residential buildings in Daraa, specifically in the Al-Zahra and Maysalun neighborhoods. Emergency responders also worked to clear fallen trees, flooded roads, and heavy water accumulation in areas including Rif Dimashq, Tartus, and Al-Khader. In Tartus, teams cleared water accumulation in Al-Qadmus to restore traffic, while in Harasta and Al-Kiswah, responders addressed debris and flooding. Additionally, rescue efforts included saving a girl trapped on a balcony in Al-Khader. As of early November, the weather pattern has shifted toward a gradual decline in temperatures, with readings falling 2 to 4 degrees Celsius below annual averages due to a low-pressure system. The National Meteorological Center reports that heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are expected, particularly in coastal, northwestern, and Al-Jazira areas, while frost is a concern in mountainous regions.

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