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Two-minute read<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n A severe rainstorm that began at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, May 15, has caused significant flooding in the metropolitan area of Mashhad, halting vehicle movement and leading to widespread disruption. This 40-minute deluge has resulted in extensive damage and numerous casualties due to the city\u2019s inadequate infrastructure and poor urban planning.<\/p>\n In Sabzevar, residents are grappling with the aftermath of a catastrophic hailstorm, with hailstones weighing up to one kilogram. This unusual weather event has led to the destruction of livestock, inflicting heavy financial losses on local farmers.<\/p>\n As of the latest reports, the death toll from the devastating flood in Mashhad and the surrounding Khorasan Razavi province has risen to 19, with several individuals still unaccounted for. The worst-hit areas include streets 69 and 71 in the Sepah District of Mashhad, where ground floors of residential buildings have been inundated, with water levels reaching the ceilings in some homes.<\/p>\n Haji Beygloo<\/a>, a member of Mashhad\u2019s municipal council, attributed the severe impact of the flood to unauthorized constructions and the development of the southern belt in Kuhshad. In contrast, the Mashhad municipality downplayed the disaster, referring to it merely as \u201cminor waterlogging\u201d and dismissively claimed that only \u201ccardboard cars\u201d had been swept away by the water, not people\u2019s actual vehicles. This blatant minimization of the crisis has sparked a furious public backlash, leading to the dismissal of the official<\/a> responsible for these statements.<\/p>\n #Iran<\/a> News: — NCRI-FAC (@iran_policy) May 7, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n
Extensive #Flood<\/a> Devastation in 23 Provinces amid Regime Inactionhttps:\/\/t.co\/is030hq17m<\/a><\/p>\n