Iranian state TV says heavy rains in a northwest region have triggered flash flooding that killed at least 30 people. TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Head of Iran’s Crisis Management Organization confirmed the deaths of over 40 people in severe flooding triggered by torrential rains in four northwestern provinces of the country. Torrential rains that began on Friday lashed East Azerbaijan province with state television showing images of rivers bursting their banks, flooded houses, and cars being swept away by the surging water. The Saturday report quotes Director General of Crisis Management in East Azarbaijan province, Khalil Saei, as saying: "Rescue teams have found 17 dead bodies after flash floods triggered by heavy rains in the cities of Ajabshir and Azarshahr." The report quotes Director General of Crisis Management in East Azarbaijan province, Khalil Saei, as saying that Red Crescent workers, air ambulances, police and army forces have been deployed to assist in search and rescue efforts. In September, at least 10 people were killed in flash floods across the Tehran and Hormozgan provinces.
Flash flooding caused by torrential rain leaves at least 17 people dead and 20 others missing in northwestern Iran, according to state television.