The key facts

  • Seven people killed, including five children; seven injured, four missing
  • Floods began on October 27 and affected Raqqa, Deir ez-Zor, Al-Hasakah, Aleppo and other areas
  • Rescuers responded to more than 550 calls in 24 hours; families and hundreds of schoolchildren evacuated

Casualties and scale of the disaster

Floods in Syria caused by heavy rains have claimed the lives of seven people, including five children. Seven more people were injured, and four remain missing. This was reported by the country's Minister of Emergency Situations and Disaster Response, Raed al-Saleh, Zamon.uz writes.

Affected areas and damage

The disaster began on October 27 and spread to Raqqa, Deir ez-Zor, Al-Hasakah, Aleppo and other areas. Heavy rain and wind damaged transport infrastructure: several bridges and culverts collapsed.

Rescue operations and evacuation

Over the past 24 hours, rescue teams responded to more than 550 emergency calls. Due to the flood threat, dozens of families and hundreds of schoolchildren were moved to safe locations. Hundreds of families were also evacuated from refugee camps in Raqqa province.

Current government efforts

Syrian authorities are pumping water out of flooded homes, schools and hospitals and restoring life in the affected areas. Rescuers continue searching for the four missing people. Final casualty figures may be revised: the information on victims and destruction is given as of the minister's statement on October 31.