Flash flooding kills at least 21 people in southern Iran

Flash floods in Iran’s drought-stricken southern Fars province have killed no less than 21 folks, state tv stated Saturday.

Heavy rains swelled the Roudbal river by the town of Estahban, in response to the town’s governor, Yousef Karegar.

Karegar stated rescue groups had saved 55 individuals who have been trapped by the flash flooding, however no less than six folks have been nonetheless lacking.

Flooding hit greater than 10 villages within the province, he stated.

Inside Minister Ahmad Vahidi shared his condolences with the households of the flood victims, state tv later reported.

Iran’s meteorology division had warned about probably heavy seasonal rainfall throughout the nation that’s going through a decades-long drought. The hazards of flash flooding have additionally been exacerbated by the widespread development of buildings and roads close to riverbeds.

In March 2018, a flash flood in Fars province killed 44 folks.