Severe Flooding in northeastern Syria

Country: Syrian Arab Republic Source: SARD In late May, unprecedented rising water levels in the Euphrates River caused widespread flooding across parts of Deir ez-Zor and Ar-Raqqa governorates in northeastern Syria. According to Syrian authorities, the river rose more than 3.6 meters above normal levels, inundating low-lying communities, damaging agricultural land, disrupting access routes, and placing thousands of families at risk. In Deir ez-Zor, flooding has affected at least 2,439 families (14,634 individuals), damaging homes, agricultural land, and critical infrastructure. In neighboring Ar-Raqqa, around 500 families have already been displaced due to flood risks, with authorities preparing to relocate an additional 500 families from high-risk areas. The flooding has also struck during the peak wheat and barley harvest season, threatening farming livelihoods, while damage to key river crossings has further isolated communities and disrupted local trade. Urgent Request for Emergency Response In response to the flooding, SARD has activated its preparedness and response mechanism to support affected communities. SARD is prepared to provide emergency cash, emergency drinking water, ready-to-eat food assistance and essential relief items to affected families.. In addition, we are ready to support urgent repairs to restore disrupted water and sanitation services. SARD is coordinating closely with the Ministry of Emergency and Disaster Management and relevant local actors to ensure a timely, effective, and coordinated humanitarian response. This flooding is not an isolated event: communities in Syria face recurring climate-related shocks, while years of conflict have weakened infrastructure and limited the capacity to anticipate and respond to growing environmental risks. You can read our latest Flash Report 02 o...

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