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Iran weather: extreme heat, storms, and widespread flooding

Overview

By early October 2026, autumnal weather patterns brought increased precipitation and atmospheric instability across several Iranian provinces. The Iran Meteorological Organization issued widespread warnings for heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong winds across 28 provinces, including Ardabil, Azerbaijan, Gilan, Mazandaran, Lorestan, Kerman, and Hormozgan. In West Azerbaijan, officials warned of potential flash floods and rising river levels, advising citizens to avoid camping near riverbanks. By October 4, heavy rainfall and flooding caused significant damage in Golestan, Alborz, Khuzestan, Lorestan, Fars, and Gilan. In Golestan province, nine separate flooding and waterlogging incidents occurred between October 4 and October 11, affecting 33 households. Morteza Salimi, CEO of the Golestan Red Crescent Society, reported that ‘two people have died and one person remains missing’ following these events. Search and rescue operations involving 70 relief personnel, drones, and search dogs are ongoing, with emergency aid being distributed to affected families. In Alborz province, flooding in Karaj swept vehicles through streets, causing property damage. Waterlogging was also reported in Izeh, Khorramabad, and Oz. Authorities have warned that continued heavy rainfall, potentially influenced by El Niño, necessitates urgent municipal action to clear drainage channels to prevent further urban flooding caused by debris and waste. By October 6, yellow level warnings were issued for 20 provinces. In Gilan, intermittent heavy rain and thunderstorms were expected to persist, while North Khorasan faced potential flooding in riverbeds and street waterlogging. Additionally, a significant temperature drop was anticipated for several northern provinces along the Caspian Sea coast. On October 6, meteorological authorities expanded warnings to include Hormozgan and Tehran. In Hormozgan, southeast winds of approximately 40 km/h were expected to create choppy sea conditions, prompting advice for fishermen to avoid sea travel.

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Iran Meteorological Organization · Tehran · Iran · Alborz Mountains · Tehran Meteorological Organization

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  • "Weather warnings cover 15 provinces including Gilan, Mazandaran, Golestan, North Khorasan, East Azerbaijan, Ardabil, Zanjan, Qazvin, Alborz, Tehran, Semnan, Sistan and Baluchestan, Hormozgan, and Kirm" www.khabarfoori.com · melliun.org · aftabnews.ir

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    "Weather warnings have been issued for approximately 20 provinces across Iran." www.etemadonline.com

    The claims assert different numbers of provinces covered by weather warnings (15 provinces versus approximately 20 provinces).

  • "Wave heights in the Caspian Sea are predicted to reach between 1 and 1.5 meters." melliun.org

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    "The Caspian Sea is expected to experience stormy conditions with waves reaching two meters." tourist-mag.ir

    The claims provide different predicted wave heights for the Caspian Sea (two meters versus between 1 and 1.5 meters).

Timeline

  1. [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Weather systems bring rain and wind to northern and eastern Iran

    Rainfall continues in East Azerbaijan, with a new weather system expected to arrive Monday. Nationwide, thunderstorms and strong winds are forecasted for several northern and central Iranian provinces.

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Flooding in Iran triggers emergency response and missing persons reports

    Flooding in Golestan Province has left two people missing, while emergency services in Kermanshah have entered high alert to prepare for severe weather and potential climate-related disasters.

  3. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Iran issues weather warnings for heavy rain and flooding across multiple provinces

    Iran's crisis management authorities have issued weather warnings for heavy rain, thunderstorms, and flooding across multiple provinces, including an orange-level alert for several northern regions.

  4. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Weather warnings issued for Hormozgan and Tehran provinces

    Weather alerts have been issued in Iran, warning of choppy seas and high winds in Hormozgan, and strong winds and temperature drops in Tehran.

  5. [INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources
    Iran weather alerts issued for 20 provinces amid heavy rain risk

    Iran's Meteorological Organization has issued yellow alerts for 20 provinces, warning of heavy rain, thunderstorms, flash floods, and strong winds affecting much of the country through next week.

  6. [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Flooding in Iran causes deaths and missing persons in Golestan

    Flooding across several Iranian provinces has caused two deaths and left one person missing in Golestan. Rescue operations are underway as heavy rains continue to impact multiple regions.

  7. [INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources
    Iran weather warnings issued for heavy rain and wind across 28 provinces

    The Iran Meteorological Organization warns of heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds across 28 provinces, with risks of flash floods and dust storms through Wednesday.

  8. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Iran enhances disaster preparedness amid widespread weather warnings

    Iran prepares for potential disasters in Saveh through enhanced emergency camp planning while weather officials forecast heavy rainfall and storms across several provinces.

  9. [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Iran weather warning issued for rain and wind across 25 provinces

    Iran's Meteorological Organization has issued a yellow-level warning for rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds across 25 provinces from Thursday to Sunday, advising caution near rivers and on roads.

  10. [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Weather warnings issued for dust storms in Khuzestan and widespread rainfall

    Meteorological offices have issued yellow level warnings for dust storms in Khuzestan and widespread precipitation, including potential flooding and strong winds, across multiple provinces.

  11. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Tehran weather forecast predicts temperature drop and strong winds

    Tehran faces a significant temperature drop and rising wind speeds through Monday, with peak winds expected Wednesday. A yellow warning is in effect for potential dust and strong gusts.

  12. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Iran water officials warn rainfall increases may not end drought

    Iranian officials warn that a 10 percent rise in Tehran's rainfall does not end the drought, while Kurdistan prepares for increased autumn precipitation and complex dam management.

  13. [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Iran weather forecast predicts snow, storms, and temperature extremes

    Iran is bracing for diverse weather conditions, including snow in the north, thunderstorms in the northwest, and dust storms in eastern regions, with temperatures ranging from 4°C to 44°C.

  14. [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Iran weather warnings issued for heavy rain and strong winds

    Iran's meteorological authorities have issued warnings for heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong winds across multiple provinces, forecasting a drop in temperatures and potential flash flooding.

  15. [INTERNATIONAL] 7 sources
    Iran issues yellow weather alerts for Tehran, Mazandaran, and Caspian Sea

    Yellow weather alerts have been issued across Iran, forecasting strong winds in Tehran, unstable weather and flooding risks in Mazandaran, and high waves in the Caspian Sea.

  16. [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Iran weather warnings issued for heavy rain and strong winds

    Iran's Meteorological Organization warns of heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds across several provinces starting Friday, with risks of flooding, landslides, and dust storms.

  17. [INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources
    Iran Meteorological Organization issues yellow weather warning

    Iran's Meteorological Organization issued a yellow weather warning for 15 provinces, forecasting rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds that could cause flooding and disrupt travel.

  18. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Weather forecast for Mazandaran and Tehran predicts storms and rising temperatures

    Weather forecasts for Mazandaran and Tehran predict scattered thunderstorms and wind in the coming days, followed by clearing skies and rising temperatures mid-week.

  19. [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Iran prepares for El Niño and potential heavy rainfall

    Iran's Energy Minister warns of approaching El Niño, which experts predict could bring heavy rainfall and increased flood risks to several provinces during the autumn and winter seasons.

  20. [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Iran weather alerts: Strong winds and dust storms forecast for Tehran and Isfahan

    Weather authorities in Iran have issued warnings for strong winds, dust storms, and thunderstorms, specifically affecting Tehran and Isfahan, while forecasting stable temperatures and localized rain.

  21. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Iran weather alerts issued for 20 provinces amid heavy rain

    Iran's Meteorological Organization has issued weather warnings for 20 provinces, forecasting heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds, with a new weather system expected to arrive this Friday.

  22. [INTERNATIONAL] 11 sources
    Iran weather alerts: Severe storms and flooding trigger widespread rescue operations

    Severe storms and heavy rainfall across Iran have triggered widespread weather alerts, leading to flash floods and requiring Red Crescent rescue operations for hundreds of people in northern provinces.

  23. [INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources
    Iran issues orange weather warnings for flash floods and heavy rain

    Iran has issued orange-level weather warnings for heavy rain, flash floods, and strong winds, particularly in northern and northwestern provinces, with storm alerts for the Caspian Sea.

  24. [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Iran weather forecast predicts thunderstorms and dust storms

    Iran faces widespread weather instability, including thunderstorms in the north and northwest, dust storms in central and eastern regions, and strong winds affecting the Caspian Sea and Persian Gulf.

  25. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Sistan and Baluchestan hit by 101 km/h wind and dust storms

    High winds of up to 101 km/h and heavy dust storms are affecting Sistan and Baluchestan, Iran, reducing visibility and prompting health and safety warnings for residents.

  26. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Iran experiences extreme heatwave with temperatures reaching 51°C

    Iran is facing intense heatwaves, with Abadan reaching 51°C. National average temperatures are currently 1.8°C above long-term averages, with Alborz and Mazandaran seeing significant increases.

  27. [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Iran issues flood warnings for eight provinces

    Iran has issued orange weather warnings for eight provinces, forecasting heavy rain, thunderstorms, and potential flooding in seasonal rivers through Wednesday.

  28. [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Iran weather forecast predicts autumn rain and dust storms

    Iran's Meteorological Organization predicts widespread autumn rainfall starting in mid-September, alongside dust storms in the east and thunderstorms in the northwest.

  29. [INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources
    Iran weather warnings: Thunderstorms and strong winds forecast

    Iran faces widespread weather instability, including thunderstorms and rain in the north and northwest, while central and eastern regions prepare for strong winds, dust storms, and reduced air quality.

  30. [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Sistan region experiences severe storms with winds exceeding 100 km/h

    High winds exceeding 100 km/h have hit the Sistan region in Iran, causing dust storms and reduced visibility. Severe weather and dust are expected to persist through the end of the week.

  31. [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
    Climate experts warn of Super El Niño and increased flood risks in Iran

    Experts warn of a potential ‘Super El Niño’ and extreme climate shifts, predicting normal to above-normal precipitation and increased flood risks in Iran through mid-February.

  32. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Iran faces extreme heatwaves and severe air pollution

    Iran faces severe environmental extremes, with Famenin recording dangerous air pollution levels and cities like Dehlaran and Zabol ranking among the hottest globally.

  33. [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Iran issues weather warnings for heat and strong winds

    Meteorologists have issued warnings for 25 Iranian provinces due to extreme heat, strong winds, and dust storms, with temperatures in Ahvaz potentially reaching 50 degrees Celsius.

  34. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Iran weather warnings issued for extreme heat and storms

    Iran faces a period of extreme weather, including persistent heat in the south and east, and thunderstorms with flood risks in northern and northwestern regions, according to meteorological warnings.

  35. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain forecast across Iranian provinces

    Iran's weather agency warned of heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds across 11 provinces, issuing a yellow alert for Tehran and forecasting high temperatures up to 50 °C in Ahvaz.

  36. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Iran issues severe rain and flood warnings across Tehran and northern provinces

    Iran's meteorological agency warned of heavy rain, thunderstorms and flood risk in Tehran and northern provinces, urging travel caution, agricultural protection and emergency preparedness.

  37. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Iran faces heightened dust‑storm risk in Tehran and five provinces

    Iran's environmental chief cites financial shortfalls and inter‑agency coordination gaps as key hurdles to curbing dust storms, with Tehran and four nearby provinces most at risk due to drying wetlands and low

  38. [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Iran issues heat wave warning for Tehran and storm alert for Fars province

    Iran warns of a heat wave in Tehran with higher temperatures and dust, and a storm system in Fars province bringing heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds.

  39. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Iran reports 888 drowning deaths in 2024, over 40% occurring in summer

    Iran's forensic authority reports 888 drowning deaths in 2024, over 40% in summer, with Khuzestan, Fars and Mazandaran most affected.

  40. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Iran issues orange flood warning for ten provinces

    Iran's meteorological and crisis agencies issued an orange flood warning for ten provinces, citing heavy rain, thunderstorms and landslide risks on 30‑31 July, and urging travel and outdoor activity precautions

  41. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Tehran's dams show critically low water levels amid ongoing shortage

    Tehran's dams store only 574 million m³ of water—30 % of the 850 million needed—amid a sixth year of drought, low reservoir fills and growing aquifer concerns, prompting calls for water‑saving measures.

  42. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Iran and Afghanistan experience extreme heat above normal levels

    Iran and Afghanistan face heat spikes, with Iran’s average up to 31.4 °C and Afghanistan expecting over 45 °C in several provinces, sparking health warnings and power‑use concerns.

  43. [HEALTH] 4 sources
    Iran Endures Record Heat and Strong Wind Alerts

    Iran faces an intense heat wave with temperatures up to 50 °C and a yellow wind warning for Tehran, prompting safety advisories.

  44. [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Iran issues flood and storm warnings for northwestern and southern provinces

    Iran warned of heavy rains and flood risk in East Azerbaijan, West Azerbaijan and Ardabil, plus a marine storm with strong winds and high seas affecting Khuzestan, Bushehr, Hormozgan and Sistan‑Baluchestan.

  45. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Iran issues storm, thunderstorm and dust warnings for 17 provinces

    Iran's meteorological agency warned of rain, thunderstorms, strong winds and dust across 17 provinces, citing flood, damage and health risks and urging public precautions.

  46. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Iran expands rail network and cuts gas leaks to reduce fuel consumption

    Iran is prioritising rail expansion, electrification and hybrid fleets while provinces cut gas leaks, aiming to slash fuel consumption and subsidies.

  47. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Iran's Karaj and Tehran Dams Reach Mixed Capacity Levels, Urging Conservation

    Iran's Karaj dam is 88% full while Tehran reservoirs range from 9% to 90% capacity, prompting officials to urge water conservation.

  48. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Iranian weather agency warns of heavy rain, thunderstorms and dust storms across dozens of provinces

    Iran's weather agency forecasts heavy rain, thunderstorms, strong winds and dust storms across many provinces, extreme heat in Ahvaz, and rough seas, with dust from Iraq expected to drift over the country.

  49. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Iran issues orange weather warning for heavy rain and strong winds across 13 provinces

    Iran's meteorological agency issued orange and yellow warnings for heavy rain, thunderstorms, strong winds and possible floods across 13 provinces, urging travel restrictions and emergency readiness.

  50. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Iran faces severe drought in 12 provinces, water shortage worsens

    Iran reports severe drought in 12 provinces, with Tehran, Qom and others seeing ~30% rainfall drop, prompting water‑saving measures.

  51. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Iran issues widespread storm and flood warnings across 13 provinces

    Iran's meteorological agency issued orange and yellow alerts for heavy rain, strong winds and high sea waves across 13 provinces, warning of floods, landslides and maritime hazards.

  52. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Iran issues yellow weather warnings for heat and strong winds across 19 provinces

    Iran's meteorological agency issued yellow warnings for heightened heat, strong winds and higher sea waves in 19 provinces, urging precautions for travel, agriculture and energy use.

Sources

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