Euphrates Flooding Triggers Emergency in Deir ez-Zor as Bridges Collapse and Communities Evacuate

Syria's Al Sharaa visits flood zones after week of mayhem

DAMASCUS — Syrian President Ahmad Al Sharaa visited areas devastated by floods on Friday after days of mayhem caused by surging waters in the Euphrates. Rising water levels on the Euphrates River have triggered evacuations and disrupted basic services across eastern Syria, affecting an area spanning more than 200 kilometers, authorities said.. Several children have died, homes and farms were flooded, a bridge collapsed and the military has been …

Syria launches response as Euphrates flooding hits Deir ez-Zor

Flooding in eastern Syria has affected water infrastructure, damaged farmland, and prompted emergency measures by the government.

Syria deploys disaster relief as floods displace thousands

DEIR EZZOR: The Syrian Arab Republic’s government has continued its emergency operations in Deir Ezzor after surging water levels along the Euphrates River affected about 2,400 families. The crisis prompted widespread evacuations, urgent shelter preparations, and a sweeping humanitarian relief effort. President Ahmad Al-Sharaa arrived in the province on Friday to oversee the

Deir Ezzor’s Al-Furat University postpones practical exams amid Euphrates flooding

Damascus, May 29 (SANA) Syria’s Higher Education and Scientific Research Minister Marwan al-Halabi announced the postponement of practical examinations at Al-Furat University following rising water levels in the Euphrates River and concerns over the safety of students and academic staff. The practical exams had been scheduled to take place after the Eid al-Adha holiday. Al-Halabi said practical sessions planned for the coming period would also b…

Euphrates Flooding Triggers Emergency in Deir ez-Zor as Bridges Collapse and Communities Evacuate

Deir ez-Zor Governorate has declared a state of maximum alert as the Euphrates River continues to rise to unprecedented levels, flooding wide areas and knocking out key infrastructure. Several fixed and earthen bridges have collapsed or become impassable, cutting off entire districts and prompting urgent efforts to protect water facilities and reinforce the healthcare sector. The governorate’s Emergency and Disaster Management Committee announce…