Iraqi authorities announce plans to curb flood damage ahead of winter

“The directorate’s preparations for the winter season are linked to ensuring the safety of citizens when using heating devices, paying special attention to confronting the effects of rains and winds and the flooding that may result in residential areas, as well as avoiding floods in low-lying areas,” civil defense spokesperson Nawas Sabah Shaker told state media. 

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Three people drown in gasoline storage tank in Erbil

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Fire engulfs Erbil oil refinery, millions lost

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