Kerman floods: historical sites affected

TEHRAN – Recent floods in Kerman have inflicted damage to some historical sites across the southern Iranian province. Local authorities have said the flooding has never brought and historical site down to earth but the extent of damage is unclear.

Philanthropists donate $220,000 to flood victims

TEHRAN – A sum of 62 billion rials (around $220,000) has been allocated by philanthropists to four flood-stricken provinces in the southern part of the country, IRNA reported on Saturday.

Historical arch bridge in Lorestan being strengthened, reinforced

TEHRAN –The historical bridge of Chalanchulan, an arch brick monument located in the western province of Lorestan, has undergone some rehabilitation works, the provincial tourism chief has announced.

Historical sites struggle with flood disasters in southern Iran

TEHRAN – Flash floods have inflicted serious damage to several historical sites and buildings across Hormozgan province in southern Iran.

Flood reveals centuries-old inscription in Iranian village

TEHRAN – A recent flood triggered the dramatic discovery of a centuries-old inscription, which was found by the locals on the riverbank in Zanjan province.

Flooding leaves 5 dead, injured in 7 provinces

TEHRAN – Severe rain triggered flooding in seven provinces of the country, which have claimed three lives, and two went missing, spokesman or the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has announced.

Flash floods, lightning take 8 lives nationwide

TEHRAN - Lightning and flash floods caused by torrential rains have killed eight people across the country in the past nine days.

Flood harms historical village in northern Iran 

TEHRAN- A recent flooding has partly hit the historical texture of Yush village in the northern province of Mazandaran, the deputy provincial tourism chief has announced.

Flood hits 10 provinces, leaving 6 dead, 2 missing

TEHRAN – Torrential rain has triggered flooding in 10 provinces across the country, leaving six dead and two missing so far, Mehdi Valipour, head of Relief and Rescue Organization affiliated to the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), has stated.

Flood hits 17 provinces across Iran

TEHRAN – Flood has stricken at least 17 provinces across the country over the past nine days, IRNA news agency reported on Saturday.

Seven dead as flooding hits southern Iran

TEHRAN – Flood has killed seven people so far in the southern provinces of Bushehr and Hormozgan during the last few days.

River flood swamps Sassanid-era dam in southwest Iran

TEHRAN – The rain-swollen river of Karun has submerged a significant ancient dam in southwest Iran.  The Sassanid era (224–651) monument is one of the satellite sites situated adjacent to the UNESCO-registered Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System in Khuzestan province.

Jiroft, a magnificent cradle of civilization

TEHRAN – The discovery of the magnificent Jiroft site came by accident in the very early 21st century when rounds of heavy flood along the Halil River swept the topsoil off thousands of previously unknown tombs and led to the discovery of many artifacts believed by archeologists to belong to the Early Bronze Age (late 3rd millennium BC).

Flash floods harm historical sites, monuments across Kerman

TEHRAN – Heavy rainfalls have inflicted considerable damage to some historical sites and monuments across southeastern Kerman province.

‘National gas network fully stable, operational despite floods’

TEHRAN - National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) Dispatching Director, Mehdi Jamshidi Dana, says the national gas network is completely stable and operational despite the recent floods reported in various regions across the country.

“No Place for Angels” crew to raise funds for Sistan-Baluchestan flood victims

TEHRAN – The crew members of the documentary “No Place for Angels” about the national Iranian women’s hockey team announced on Sunday they will donate all the box office receipts during the Fajr Film Festival to the flood victims in Sistan-Baluchestan.

Iranian literati visit flood-stricken Sistan-Baluchestan

TEHRAN – A number of Iranian writers and poets paid a visit to some in Sistan-Baluchestan on Thursday and Friday to express their sympathy with the flood victims in the southeastern Iranian province. 

‘Completion of Sistan-Baluchestan dam projects to be accelerated’

TEHRAN – Iranian Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian said the completion of two dam projects in the flood-stricken Sistan-Baluchestan province in southeastern Iran will be accelerated, IRNA reported.

Iranian Zoroastrians provide aid to flood-hit Sistan-Baluchestan

TEHRAN – Zoroastrian people residing in Yazd province sent their contributions to the flood-hit areas of Sistan-Baluchestan province, head of the association of Zoroastrians, has said.

“Death Knocks” troupe to raise funds for flood victims of Sistan-Baluchestan

TEHRAN – An Iranian troupe performing Woody Allen’s “Death Knocks” in Tehran said on Thursday that they would dedicate the three-day receipt of box office revenue to the flood victims in Sistan-Baluchestan Province.

All-out efforts underway to help flood-hit Sistan-Baluchestan

TEHRAN – All the facilities and capacities of the country have been mobilized to assist people in the flood-stricken province of Sistan-Baluchestan, IRNA news agency reported on Tuesday.

Cloudburst closes UNESCO-tagged geopark in Iran’s Qeshm

TEHRAN – Severe rainstorms over the past few days have led to the temporarily closure of Qeshm Geopark in the Persian Gulf, aiming to safeguard eco-travelers and visitors to the UNESCO-registered site.

One dead, one missing as flooding hits southern Iran

TEHRAN – Torrential rain has triggered flooding in southern parts of the country, leaving one dead and one missing so far, head of Rescue and Relief Organization Morteza Salimi said.

20% of areas in Iran at high risk of flood

TEHRAN – Twenty percent of areas across Iran are highly prone to flooding, Khosro Shahbazi, head of the Forests, Range, and Watershed Management Organization (FRWMO), has said.

Flood hits 5 provinces, leaving 2 dead

TEHRAN – Torrential rain has triggered flooding in 5 provinces of the country, claiming two lives so far, head of Rescue and Relief Organization Morteza Salimi said.

By Faranak Bakhtiari

Challenges facing Iran to become resilient against disasters

TEHRAN – Having tackled over 34 out of 41 natural disasters identified worldwide, Iran is among the top countries most prone to natural disasters. Therefore, risk reduction and resilience is widely recognized emphasizing the need for making cities resilient to disasters. But what are the challenges on its way?

Flood emergency response maneuver performed in Tehran

TEHRAN – The flood emergency response maneuver held in the most flood-prone areas of the capital on Tuesday, Tehran Disaster Mitigation and Management Organization director has announced.

IRCS, UNICEF to support flood-affected children

TEHRAN – Iran’s Red Crescent Society (IRCS) and the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) have agreed to support the children residing in flood-ravaged areas across the country, Shahaboddin Sabounchi, an official with the IRCS has announced.

Flood-hit ancient bridge being restored

TEHRAN – A new round of restoration work has been commenced on the historical Kashkan Bridge, which suffered damage from a heavy flooding in March.