Syrian military evacuates Deir ez-Zor residents amid flooding

Turkish authorities this week opened the spillway gates of the Ataturk Dam on the Euphrates River for the first time in seven years after heavy rainfall brought the reservoir close to full capacity, leading to downstream effects in Syria.

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PM Barzani directs aid for Duhok flood victims

“On the directive of Prime Minister Masrour Barzani, every victim in Akre and Sheikhan will be assisted according to the extent of damage they sustained,” Duhok Governor Ali Tatar told The New Region.

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Flood-stricken Chamchamal finds solidarity across Kurdistan

Ravaged by severe flooding last week, Chamchamal's woes were alleviated through extensive humanitarian efforts and a wave of aid donated by people across the Kurdistan Region, with one local describing it as "a beautiful gesture."

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Over 650 cars damaged in flood-stricken Sulaimani town, says official

"Regarding the number of damaged cars, according to the latest data, they number 651 automobiles," he added.

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Washington extends condolences to Sulaimani flood victims

The floods left at least four people dead and dozens more injured or missing.

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Rojava-based Kurdish Red Crescent says ready to assist Kurdistan flood victims

The Kurdish Red Crescent of northeast Syria (Rojava) said it is fully prepared to provide humanitarian, relief, and medical aid to people affected by recent floods in the Kurdistan Region, which caused widespread damage to homes and infrastructure.

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Floods, cold weather kill 11 in Gaza, damage displacement camps

A severe winter storm has wreaked havoc on the already vulnerable displaced individuals in the Gaza Strip.

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KRG issues report on damages caused by floods that killed four

Two people were killed in Sulaimani province and two more in Kirkuk, the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) noted in a report regarding a recent bout of flooding caused by excessive rainfall.

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Kurdistan Foundation launches campaign to aid Sulaimani flood victims

“At Kurdistan Foundation, we find it very important to work with our people during difficult times,” said Yara Barzanji, head of programs and partnerships at the foundation. “As Kurdish youth, we are ready to help in every way.”

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