Flood
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Iranian FM sympathizes with flood-stricken Vietnamese nation
TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Following the occurrence of flood and landslides in Vietnam, the Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman expressed sympathy with the government and people of the country.
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VIDEO: Flash flood claims dozen lives in SE Asia
TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – Above 40 people have died in Vietnam and Cambodia and scores more were missing, including rescuers, due to prolonged heavy rain and flash flooding as tropical storm Nangka edged towards the Vietnamese coast.
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VIDEO: Deadly flashflood in France
TEHRAN, Oct. 03 (MNA) – Heavy and severe rains caused deadly flooding in Alps-Maritime, southeastern France. At least 10 people have so far disappeared.
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VIDEO: Flood engulfs Italian capital Rome
TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Severe flood hit Rome, capital of Italy on Thursday and caused flooding of streets, thoroughfares and subways of this country.
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VIDEO: Talesh county hit by heavy rain, flood
TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – Heavy rains have caused inundation and flood in Talesh County, Northern Gilan province. The floods have caused damages to many village houses.
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Iran voices readiness to assist flood-hit Afghan people
TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Energy Reza Ardakanian expressed Iran’s readiness to help flood victims in Afghanistan.
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IRCS announces readiness to help flood-hit Afghan people
TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) – Head of Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) said that the body is ready to help flood-stricken people in Afghanistan.
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Iranian FM sympathizes with flood-stricken Afghan people
TEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) – Following the occurrence of flood in Afghanistan, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman on Wed. expressed sympathy with the government and people of Afghanistan.
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Flash floods kill at least 25, wound 40 in Afghanistan
TEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) – At least 25 people were killed and 40 others wounded in torrential floods in Afghanistan's eastern Parwan province during Tuesday night.
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VIDEO: Sudan floods death toll hits 74
TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) – The heavy summer rainfall has so far claimed 74 lives in Sudan, destroying more than 17,000 houses.
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South Korea floods, landslides kill at least 21
TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) – At least 21 people have died after 46 days of heavy rains in South Korea, with the country's longest monsoon in seven years causing more flooding, landslides and evacuations on Saturday.
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VIDEO: 141 dead or missing due to severe flooding in China
TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) – As of July 12, more than 140 people are either dead or missing due to severe floods in several Chinese regions that have affected nearly 38 million people.
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Parl. Speaker condoles Japan over recent floods
TEHRAN, Jul. 08 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf expressed condolences over the loss of a number of Japanese citizens in the recent flood in the country.
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VIDEO: Aftermath of flood in Japan’s Hitoyoshi
TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) – Heavy rain in southwestern Japan has led to floods and floods and mudslides and left at least 34 dead and dozens either missing or trapped in inundated areas.
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Iran sympathizes with Japan over deadly flood: spox
TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) – Iran has voiced its deepest sympathies to Japanese government and nation over the loss of lives and damages caused by flood in the country.
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VIDEO: Two dead, 16 feared dead in Japan heavy rain
TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) – Two people died and 16 others were feared dead after torrential rain in the southwestern Japan triggered massive flooding Saturday.
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UNICEF delivers flood relief cargo to Iran
TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) – The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has delivered a 32-ton cargo of flood relief equipment to Iran to help the country overcome challenges by heavy precipitations.
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Iran voices sympathy with Uzbekistan over recent flood
TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif expressed the country’s sympathy with Uzbekistan over recent floods in the country which has claimed some lives and displaced thousands of people.
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By: Mehdi Bakhshi
Kebar dam in Qom overflows
QOM, Apr. 20 (MNA) – Due to recent rainfalls and consequent seasonal floods, the Kebar dam in Qom Province has overflowed. The dam which is located 23 km southeast of Qom is an early arch dam and was the first arch dam constructed by the Mongolians, around 1300 AD. It is the oldest surviving arch dam.
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By: Mehdi Bakhshi
Heavy rainfall, flood in Qom
QOM, Apr. 14 (MNA) – Heavy rainfall has flooded many streets in Qom and caused damage to some vehicles and increased the water level in Qom River and caused an overflow in some parts.
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By: Mehdi Bakhsi
Heavy rainfall on thoroughfares in Qom prov.
QOM, Mar. 23 (MNA) – Spring rainfalls have intensified in most parts of the country, causing severe floods on streets and thoroughfares. As a result of these rainfalls, some parts of Qom province have been flooded.
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VIDEO: Flood hits Pol Dokhtar in Lorestan province
POL DOKHTAR, Feb. 26 (MNA) – Torrential rainfalls in the western city of Pol Dokhtar, Lorestan province, have flooded Kashkan River. Iran's Red Crescent Society (IRCS) personell are on high alert in the region.
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VIDEO: Flood highly probable to hit Poldokhtar
TEHRAN, Feb. 25 (MNA) – Torrential rain in the western city of Poldokhtar, Lorestan Province, has increased probability of flood to hit the region within the next 12 hours. Iran's Red Crescent Society (IRCS) forces are on high alert in the region.
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Defense min, visits flood-hit regions in Chabahar
TEHRAN, Feb. 01 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami paid a visit to flood-struck regions in Chabahar, Sistan and Baluchestan province, on Saturday morning.
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By Manijeh Rezapoor
Aid to flood-struck Sistan-Baluchestan to kick off Fajr Film Festival
TEHRAN, Feb. 01 (MNA) – The 38th edition of the Fajr Film Festival will officially commence tomorrow by forwarding tons of relief supplies to help the flood-stricken people in Sistan-Baluchestan.
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IRGC chief visits flood-hit areas in southern Iran
TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – Chief Commander of Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps Major General Salami visited the flood-hit areas in southern Iran on Sunday to inspect the relief and rescue services in those areas.
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PBO reports on govt. measures to deal with flood damage
TEHRAN, Jan. 25 (MNA) – The 45th Session of the Supreme Council of Economic Coordination was chaired by President Hassan Rouhani on Saturday, attended by heads of legislative and judicial branches and other members of the council.
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By: Ali Ghanbarlour
Relief efforts in flood-hit areas of Sistan and Baluchestan prov.
ZAHEDAN, Jan. 20 (MNA) – Torrential flood in the southern province of Sistan and Baluchestan has destroyed the agricultural and livestock infrastructures. To alleviate the problem, different executive organizations have been rendering relief efforts to the flood-affected areas since the early hours of the incident.
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By: Ali Ghanbarlou
IRGC establishes mobile hospital in flood-hit Sistan and Baluchestan province
CHABAHAR, Jan. 19 (MNA) – IRGC has established a well-equipped mobile hospital in rural areas near Chabahar to provide medical aid to flood-hit people of the southeastern Iranian province.
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Govt. to accelerate development plans in flood-hit areas: Rouhani
TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – President Hassan Rouhani said the government will stand by the flood-hit people of the southeastern cities, adding that he had ordered the acceleration of the relief operations in those areas.