At least seven people, including five children, have died after torrential rainfall triggered flash floods across eastern Syria. Seven others were injured, while four people remain missing, according to Syrian authorities.
The flooding has affected Raqqa, Deir al-Zor and Hasakah provinces, as well as parts of Aleppo. Rising water levels have damaged roads and infrastructure, disrupted communication networks and forced families to leave their homes.
Rescue Operations Underway
Syrian Civil Defence teams have carried out more than 550 emergency operations and rescued around 60 people trapped by floodwaters. Rescue workers have also evacuated more than 350 students from two schools and helped approximately 375 families leave displacement camps in Raqqa.
Authorities have urged residents to remain cautious as emergency teams continue search-and-rescue operations in affected areas.
Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 | 2:00 PM IST