No less than 21 other folks had been killed in flash floods led to via heavy rains in Iran’s southern province of Fars.
A rescue helicopter situated at the financial institution of a river, after flooding led to via heavy rainfall in southern Iran’s Estahban county (Picture: AFP)
Flash floods in Iran’s drought-stricken southern Fars province have killed no less than 21 other folks, state tv stated Saturday.
Heavy rains swelled the Roudbal river via the town of Estahban, consistent with the town’s governor, Yousef Karegar.
Karegar stated rescue groups had stored 55 individuals who had been trapped via the flash flooding, however no less than six other folks had been nonetheless lacking.
Flooding hit greater than 10 villages within the province, he added.
Iran’s inside minister, Ahmad Vahidi, shared his condolences with the households of the flood sufferers, state tv later reported.
Iran’s meteorology division had warned about in all probability heavy seasonal rainfall around the nation this is going through a decades-long drought blamed on local weather trade. The risks of flash flooding have additionally been exacerbated via the standard building of structures and roads close to riverbeds.
In March 2018, a flash flood in Fars province led to the loss of life of 44 other folks.
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