Floods and heavy rainfall hit Syria, damaging crops and roads
Heavy rains and hail have caused flash floods in several Syrian provinces, inundating farmland, damaging crops, and cutting off roads, with some areas reporting fatalities.
Background
Syria has faced over a decade of conflict, leading to widespread displacement, economic hardship, and damaged infrastructure. The country is also vulnerable to climate change impacts, including extreme weather events like floods and droughts, which exacerbate existing humanitarian challenges and food insecurity.
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Syria experiences floods and heavy rainfall
First report 6h agoLast update 4h agoFlooding has severely impacted agricultural land and crops in eastern Syria.
Bahrain has expressed solidarity with Syria following the casualties and damage caused by recent floods.
Rescue teams are working to find missing persons and recover bodies following the recent floods.
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