At least four people, including two children, died in rain-related incidents across Syria, Libya and Jordan on Tuesday as heavy rainfall triggered flash floods, damaged property and disrupted daily activities.
In Syria, two children were swept away by floodwaters in the Maadan area of Raqqa province, according to local authorities cited by Al-Ikhbariya television. Officials had previously issued severe weather warnings for northeastern provinces, including Raqqa, Deir ez-Zor and Hasakah.
In Libya, a bank employee died after suffering an electric shock while travelling to work during heavy rainfall in Tripoli, state-owned Jumhouria Bank reported. Floodwaters inundated residential neighbourhoods and damaged buildings and vehicles. The national water and sewerage company said the volume of rainfall had overwhelmed the capital’s drainage network.
Emergency services responded to the worsening conditions, with the Libyan Red Crescent deploying rescue teams. The Souq al-Jumaa municipality declared the area a disaster zone and called for urgent government assistance. Authorities also suspended electricity supplies in several affected locations as a safety precaution, while the University of Tripoli postponed examinations until after Thursday.
In Jordan, rescue workers recovered the body of a 23-year-old man who had been swept away by flash floods in the eastern Ruwaished district, according to the Public Security Directorate. Officials urged residents to stay away from flood-prone locations as heavy rain and thunderstorms continued.
Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia and Algeria issued weather warnings over expected rainfall and potential flash flooding. Several areas of the United Arab Emirates also experienced rain, prompting flood alerts.
The severe weather across the region has highlighted the dangers of sudden flooding, prompting emergency responses and warnings for residents to take precautions.
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