Flood

Indonesia landslides, floods kill 55 people, dozens missing

TEHRAN, Apr. 05 (MNA) – According to Indonesian officials, floods and landslides caused by monsoon rains have increased to 55 and another 40 are still missing.
2021-04-05 11:00
VIDEO: Hundreds of spiders flee into homes in Australia flood

TEHRAN, Mar. 28 (MNA) – After the recent floods in Australia, a wave of venomous spiders has caused panic among Australians.
2021-03-28 22:00
VIDEO:Over 200 missing,19 dead after Himalayan glacier breaks

TEHRAN, Feb. 08 (MNA) – A glacier has broken off and crashed into a dam in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand, causing massive floods. Dozens of people are missing and feared dead.
2021-02-08 14:05
Iran sympathizes with India over deadly flood

TEHRAN, Feb. 08 (MNA) -- Iranian Foreign Ministry has sympathized with the Indian government and nation over the deadly flood in the northern parts of the country.
2021-02-08 00:00
Up to 150 feared dead after Himalayan glacier breaks (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Feb. 07 (MNA) – As many as 150 people were feared dead in northern India after a Himalayan glacier broke and swept away a hydroelectric dam on Sunday, with floods forcing the evacuation of villages downstream.
2021-02-07 15:31
VIDEO: Flash flood in UK forces evacuations

TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) – Flooding rains from Storm Christoph and melting snow has inundated parts of the United Kingdom, forcing the evacuation of more than 2,000 homes.
2021-01-23 14:52
Gen. Salami vows IRGC’s commitment to defend, serve people

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Hossein Salami reiterated the force’s commitment to defend the Iranian nation and serve their interests through all ups and down.
2020-12-09 14:05
VIDEO: Typhoon Goni hits Philippines

TEHRAN, Nov. 01 (MNA) – Typhoon Goni has hit the Philippines, forcing authorities to evacuate some regions.
2020-11-01 13:27
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.
2020-10-21 21:41
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.
2020-10-14 23:44
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.
2020-10-03 21:00
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.
2020-09-25 13:40
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.
2020-09-20 23:59
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.
2020-08-31 23:15
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.
2020-08-27 19:13
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.
2020-08-26 22:11
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.
2020-08-26 16:00
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.
2020-08-22 19:00
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.
2020-08-08 20:05
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.
2020-07-13 10:55
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.
2020-07-08 22:52
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.
2020-07-06 21:00
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.
2020-07-06 10:47
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.
2020-07-05 11:00
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.
2020-05-12 14:46
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.
2020-05-07 14:41
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.
2020-04-20 20:00
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.
2020-04-14 12:12
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.
2020-03-23 18:00
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.
2020-02-26 12:08