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On Monday, September 30, a sudden flash flood in Jiroft, Kerman province, claimed the lives of 15 people, including 14 Afghan nationals and one Iranian. The devastating event unfolded as heavy rainfall in the upper regions of the Halil River caused it to overflow, tragically sweeping away families and children who had been cooling off in the river. The disaster underscores the severe consequences of longstanding governmental neglect and poor disaster management in Iran.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Local authorities confirmed that the victims included seven women and seven children, with the youngest being only two months old. “The flood occurred following unexpected rains about 30 kilometers away, which caused the river to surge,” said Ahmad Bolandnazar<\/a>, the governor of Jiroft. \u201cWe did not have a weather warning for Jiroft, and this tragic event took place despite the absence of such alerts.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Bolandnazar also highlighted the presence of Afghan migrant workers in the area. “Most of the victims were Afghan nationals working in local farms. Their children had been playing in the river when the flood struck. Efforts to save them led to more deaths, including a farm owner who lost his life while trying to rescue others,” he added.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n #Iran<\/a> News in Brief — NCRI-FAC (@iran_policy) March 3, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n
Nearly 2,000 villages and several counties in the Sistan and Baluchestan province have been ravaged by destructive #floods<\/a>, rendering access to over two-thirds of the villages and counties impossible due to extensive inundation.https:\/\/t.co\/zefE9s0ujr<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/hJj3t5LlVg<\/a><\/p>\n