Flooding from Euphrates River damages homes and prompts evacuations in Syria
Recent flooding from the Euphrates River has caused significant damage in northern and eastern Syria, prompting evacuations. Authorities reported that water levels rose due to higher-than-usual rainfall, leading to the opening of dam gates. While there have been no casualties, the floods have affected homes, businesses, and agricultural fields in the region.
- ▪Water levels of the Euphrates River rose over the past two days, causing flooding in Syria.
- ▪Authorities urged residents living on the banks to move inland due to the rising water levels.
- ▪The floods have caused damage to homes, businesses, and agricultural fields, particularly in Raqqa and Deir el-Zour provinces.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onFlooding from Euphrates River damages homes and prompts evacuations in SyriaWater levels of the Euphrates River in northern and eastern Syria have risen, causing flooding over the past two daysByHOGIR AL ABDO Associated PressMay 26, 2026, 5:54 PM1:23Residents wade through floodwaters along the banks of the Euphrates River near Raqqa, northeastern Syria, Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
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