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Four people, including two children, died in rain-related incidents in Syria, Libya and Jordan on Tuesday as heavy downpours triggered flash floods and disrupted daily life across parts of the region.
In Syria, two children were swept away by floodwaters in the Maadan area of Raqqa province, according to “Al-Ikhbariya” television, which cited local authorities. Authorities had warned of severe weather in northeastern provinces, including Raqqa, Deir ez-Zor and Hasakah.
In Libya, an employee of “Jumhouria Bank” died after being electrocuted while travelling to work in heavy rain in Tripoli, the bank said.
Downpours flooded neighbourhoods and damaged buildings and vehicles in the capital. The national water and sewerage company said rainfall had overwhelmed the city’s drainage system.
The Libyan Red Crescent deployed emergency teams, while Tripoli’s Souq al-Jumaa municipality declared the area a disaster zone and appealed for urgent government assistance. Authorities cut power to several affected areas as a precaution, and the University of Tripoli postponed examinations through Thursday.
In Jordan, rescuers recovered the body of a 23-year-old man swept away by flash floods in the eastern Ruwaished district, the Public Security Directorate said. Authorities urged residents to avoid flood-prone areas as heavy rain and thunderstorms continued to pose a threat.
Saudi Arabia and Algeria also issued warnings of heavy rain and possible flash floods, while parts of the United Arab Emirates experienced rainfall and flood alerts.
