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2024-05-12 20:05
Iran conveys condolences to Afghanistan flood victims
TEHRAN - Iran has extended its heartfelt condolences to Afghanistan following the devastating flash floods that have swept through the country's northern areas.
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2024-05-05 17:09
Naqsh-e Rostam: efforts underway to safeguard treasured site
TEHRAN - Efforts have been initiated to monitor, protect, and restore Naqsh-e Rostam in response to a recent rainfall causing slight damage to the treasured site, announced a relevant official.
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2024-04-29 18:31
The role of climate, and floods in shaping ancient Persian Gulf civilizations
In a groundbreaking research endeavor, scientists have uncovered the intricate relationship between climate change and floods in shaping the ancient Persian Gulf human settlements.
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2024-03-05 17:22
37 historical forts in southeast Iran damaged by heavy rainfall
TEHRAN - Heavy rainfall in Iran’s Sistan-Baluchestan province has caused significant damage to 37 historical fortresses and structures, according to a tourism official.
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2023-12-07 10:38
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Heavy rains and landslides kill at least 65 in Tanzania
Houses, roads and bridges have been destroyed in the East African country, complicating ongoing rescue efforts. At least 65 people have been killed in landslides and flooding triggered by heavy rainfall in northern Tanzania, Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa said on Tuesday, revising the death toll of 68 given by regional officials a day earlier.
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2023-09-16 14:47
Iran sends relief consignment to flood-hit Libya
TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society has sent a consignment of relief items as aid to those affected by the devastating flood in Libya.
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2023-09-12 12:04
Iran ready to send humanitarian relief to flood-hit Libya
TEHRAN - The Iranian Red Crescent Society has announced readiness to send humanitarian assistance and dispatch relief teams to Libya to assist the flood-affected people.
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2023-04-16 21:30
100 flood-hit structures in Yazd to undergo restoration
TEHRAN – Restoration work is to commence on a selection of 100 historical buildings, which suffered damage from floodwaters in Yazd province during the past Iranian year (ended on March 21).
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2023-03-12 21:00
Flood damages centuries-old bridge in West Azarbaijan
TEHRAN –A Safavid era (1501-1736) arch bridge in Takab county of West Azarbaijan province has been damaged due to heavy rain and flash flood, the deputy provincial tourism chief has said.
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2022-12-27 20:00
Over 7,600 flood victims receiving relief, rescue
TEHRAN – Relief and rescue services are being provided to 7,690 flood victims in 30 provinces across the country, Mehdi Valipour, head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) Relief and Rescue Organization, has said.
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2022-12-06 20:57
60m Iranians live in flood-prone areas
TEHRAN – Some 60 million people in Iran are residing in flood-prone cities and villages, deputy head of the Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization, Hooshang Jazi, said.
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2022-09-02 20:51
Pakistani FM expresses gratitude to Iran for offering relief to flood victims
TEHRAN- The foreign minister of Pakistan commended Iran for providing aid to Pakistan's flood victims in a phone conversation with his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir Abdollahian on Thursday.
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2022-08-14 21:25
Council established to safeguard Yazd’s cultural heritage
TEHRAN—Iran’s Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts has established a special council tasked with monitoring and protecting historical monuments, sites, and centuries-old traditions in Yazd province.
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2022-08-09 18:49
Relief being provided to over 4,700 flood victims
TEHRAN – Relief and rescue services are being provided to flood victims in 5 provinces across the country, Mehdi Valipour, head of the IRCS Relief and Rescue Organization, has said.
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2022-08-05 18:23
Flood incurs $740,000 damage to Tehran nomadic areas
TEHRAN- Flooding caused a total of 200 billion rials (around $740,000) damage to nomads of Tehran, Director of nomadic affairs of Tehran province has said.
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2022-08-03 19:48
Under-restoration citadel of Bam untouched by torrential downpours
TEHRAN – The UNESCO-registered citadel of Bam, whose restoration is still underway after a devastating earthquake in 2003, was unaffected by the recent torrential rains that hit many parts of the Iranian soil.
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2022-08-02 18:55
Relief, rescue operations underway in flood-stricken areas
TEHRAN – Aid to flood victims is still going on in 162 cities across the country, Mehdi Valipour, head of the IRCS Relief and Rescue Organization, has said.
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2022-08-01 20:26
Monsoon floods inflict $83 million economic toll on Yazd, tourism minister says
TEHRAN—Torrential downpours in the historical core of Yazd have caused some 25 trillion rials ($83m) in damage, Iran’s tourism minister Ezzatollah Zarghami said on Monday.
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2022-07-31 12:18
Leader issues message of sympathy to flood-stricken people
TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei has issued a message of sympathy to people in areas affected by flash floods and landslides.
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2022-07-29 16:48
Floods in 17 provinces leave 32 dead, 25 missing
TEHRAN – Flash flooding in 17 provinces of the country has so far claimed 32 lives and left 25 people missing.
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2022-07-27 17:04
Two killed as torrential rain engulfs southeastern Iran
TEHRAN – Very heavy rain which was unprecedented in the southeastern Sistan-Baluchestan province over the past 60 years has left two dead.
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2022-01-19 22:00
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.
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2022-01-15 17:06
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.
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2022-01-08 17:02
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.
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2022-01-07 22:53
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.
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2021-08-04 20:00
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.
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2021-08-03 17:59
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.
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2021-07-27 10:41
By M. A. Saki
Rights activist says U.S. in dire need to repair decaying infrastructure
TEHRAN - An American human rights activist is of the opinion that out-of-date, antiquated, hazardous, and decaying infrastructure questions America’s position as an industrial and modern state.
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2021-07-23 11:43
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.
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2021-07-19 20:00
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.