Flash flooding kills at least 21 people in southern Iran
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According to state television, at least 21 people have been killed by flash floods in Iran’s drought-stricken southern Fars Province. said Saturday.
Heavy rains swelled the Roudbal river by the city of Estahban, according to the city’s governor, Yousef Karegar.
Karegar said While 55 people were saved by rescue crews from flash flooding, at most six were still missing.
More than 10 villages were affected by flooding in the province. said.
Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi shared his condolences with the families of the flood victims, state television later reported.
Iran’s meteorology office warned of heavy seasonal rainfall in the country, which is currently experiencing a long drought. Flash flooding is also a problem because of the extensive construction of roads and buildings near riverbeds.
44 people were killed in a flash flood that occurred in Fars province, March 2018.
Source: CBC News
