Authorities urge Euphrates riverbank residents in Syria to move inland as waters rise
Summary
Water levels in the Euphrates River in northern and eastern Syria have risen recently, causing flooding in the provinces of Raqqa and Deir el-Zour. Authorities have asked people living near the river to move away from the banks for safety, and there have been reports of damage to homes, businesses, and farmland.Key Facts
- Flooding occurred due to higher than normal rain and the opening of gates at the Euphrates Dam to reduce pressure.
- About 1,800 cubic meters of water flow per second was released from the dam, possibly raising river levels by about 2 meters soon.
- The floods damaged properties including the Greek House restaurant in Raqqa, where water covered the floor and many chairs were lost.
- Some residents, including displaced people living near the river, lost personal belongings in the flood.
- No deaths or injuries have been reported so far.
- Syria’s Civil Defense advised people not to swim in the river or use small bridges and boats during the flooding.
- People were urged to move themselves and their livestock to safer, higher areas.
- The flooding is rare since dams built by Turkey have typically controlled Euphrates river flow into Syria and Iraq.
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