The flooding in Khorasan Razavi province has resulted in the deaths of at least eleven people. The Iranian Red Crescent states that the search for the missing continues. The Meteorological Organization has also issued warnings about river overflow in northern Iran, urging necessary precautions in mountainous areas. The flood occurred on Friday, August 20, following heavy rains in northern regions, specifically in Khorasan Razavi province. The state news agency IRNA reported that at least eight people have died due to the floods in Dergez, Quchan, Kalat, and Nishapur. The ISNA news agency has reported the death toll as twelve. The head of the Iranian Red Crescent stated that 450 people have been temporarily housed, and 190 rescuers have been dispatched to the flood-affected areas. On Friday, Mehdi Rezaei, deputy head of the Mashhad Fire Department, reported the rescue of dozens of tourists in the areas surrounding Kalat, Khorasan Razavi. The Iranian Red Crescent announced that the search for the missing, which had been halted due to darkness and the inability to continue, would resume on Saturday morning. According to Mojtaba Ahmadi, there is no accurate count of the missing, and many are in areas without communication coverage. This rescue official added that the occurrence of the flood on a holiday, when the number of tourists and nature enthusiasts is higher than usual, has made it difficult to determine the exact number of missing persons. Last night, the Mehr news agency reported that the main roads in Khorasan Razavi, including the route from Mashhad to Kalat, which had been blocked, have been reopened, but several other secondary roads in the province remain closed. The crisis management in Khorasan Razavi province stated that in some flood-affected areas, water and electricity have been cut off. On Friday afternoon, the Iranian Meteorological Organization warned of potential river overflow and called for necessary measures to prevent possible damages in mountainous regions.
At Least Eleven Dead in Khorasan Razavi Flood; Search for the Missing Continues
Severe flooding in Khorasan Razavi province has led to at least eleven fatalities, with ongoing searches for missing individuals. The Iranian Red Crescent and local authorities are responding to the crisis, which has disrupted infrastructure and services in the affected areas. This incident highlights the vulnerability of regions in Iran to natural disasters, particularly during peak tourist seasons.
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📰 What Happened
Severe flooding in Khorasan Razavi province has resulted in at least eleven fatalities, with ongoing searches for missing individuals. The Iranian Red Crescent and local authorities are actively responding to the crisis.
- At least eleven people have died due to flooding in various towns.
- 450 people have been temporarily housed, and 190 rescuers are deployed.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iran frequently experiences natural disasters such as floods and earthquakes, often exacerbated by climate change and infrastructure challenges.
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