Following the flooding of the Helil River and the disappearance of at least 15 people in Jiroft, Kerman, the governor of the city announced on Tuesday that with the discovery of the last body, it was confirmed that all 15 missing individuals had lost their lives. Ahmad Bolandnazar, the governor of Jiroft, stated on the morning of October 1 that the search for the missing persons has now concluded. In the wake of the Helil River flooding and flooding in the Enayatabad region of Jiroft, the governor had informed the IRNA news agency on Monday that 15 people, most of whom are Afghan children, had gone missing in this river. According to the governor, these Afghan nationals were working as families in an orchard, and their children had gone into the river to swim, but 'due to rainfall upstream, flooding occurred.' The Helil River, which is 390 kilometers long, flows into the Jazmurian Wetland in southern Kerman province. This river had been dry for years due to drought and the construction of multiple dams, including the Jiroft Dam upstream, which had turned Jazmurian into a desert. However, recent rainfall has led to the filling of the dams and the opening of the gates of upstream dams, especially the Jiroft Dam, resulting in repeated flooding of the river in recent years. In recent years, floods have caused significant damage across various provinces in Iran, and people have lost their lives as well. In the first week of July this year, 12 provinces in Iran were affected by floods and waterlogging, resulting in four deaths due to flooding and one from lightning. In mid-June, following flooding in several provinces, the water supply network was cut off in dozens of villages, and at least three people went missing in Mazandaran province, along with occupants of a vehicle in Ardabil province. In late June, flooding in Chalus led to the disappearance of a family of three, and a few days later, media reported that the bodies of two members of this family were found.
The Death Toll from the Flooding of the Helil River in Jiroft is Announced as 15
A flood in the Helil River in Jiroft, Kerman, has resulted in the confirmed deaths of 15 individuals, mostly Afghan children. The flooding occurred while families were working in an orchard, and the children went swimming when the river swelled due to upstream rainfall. This incident highlights ongoing issues with flooding in Iran, exacerbated by climate change and infrastructure challenges.
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📰 What Happened
A flood in the Helil River in Jiroft, Kerman, has resulted in the confirmed deaths of 15 individuals, mostly Afghan children. The flooding occurred while families were working in an orchard, and the children went swimming when the river swelled due to upstream rainfall.
- The Helil River had been dry for years due to drought and dam construction.
- Recent rainfall led to flooding, which has been a recurring issue in Iran, affecting multiple provinces.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iran has faced severe droughts and flooding in recent years, exacerbated by climate change and poor water management practices. The Helil River's flooding is part of a larger pattern affecting various provinces.
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