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Deadly floods hit Iraq as thunderstorms sweep across region

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Guardian Environment
By Oliver Wyndham-Lewis and Magdalena Shopova for the MetDesk
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Deadly floods hit Iraq as thunderstorms sweep across region
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Violent storms lash northern Iraq and parts of Iran, while Portugal faces strong winds and Japan braces for further snowfall Deadly flash floods hit northern Iraq on Saturday as severe thunderstorms swept across the region, including in neighbouring Iran. The city of Erbil, in Iraq, was particularly badly hit, with extensive damage to homes and businesses. Streets were inundated as torrential rain fell over a short period. Rainfall exceeded forecasts, with an estimated 80mm falling in the city,

Key Takeaways

  • Deadly floods hit Iraq as thunderstorms sweep across region.
  • The city of Erbil, in Iraq, was particularly badly hit, with extensive damage to homes and businesses.
  • Streets were inundated as torrential rain fell over a short period.

Violent storms lash northern Iraq and parts of Iran, while Portugal faces strong winds and Japan braces for further snowfallDeadly flash floods hit northern Iraq on Saturday as severe thunderstorms swept across the region, including in neighbouring Iran. The city of Erbil, in Iraq, was particularly badly hit, with extensive damage to homes and businesses. Streets were inundated as torrential rain fell over a short period.Rainfall exceeded forecasts, with an estimated 80mm falling in the city, compared with expectations of 30mm. Two people were killed in the floods. Continue reading...

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