Severe downpours and flash floods swept across multiple countries on Tuesday, resulting in four deaths and widespread infrastructure damage.
In Syria, two children died after being swept away by floodwaters in the Maadan area of Raqqa province. Local authorities confirmed the casualties to Syria’s Al-Ikhbariya television. These deaths followed official warnings of severe weather across northeastern regions, including Raqqa, Deir ez-Zor, and Hasakah.
In Libya, a bank employee died from electrocution while travelling to work during torrential rains in Tripoli. The state-owned Jumhouria Bank confirmed the death. The heavy rainfall flooded local neighbourhoods, damaging buildings and vehicles, while the national water company stated that the volume overwhelmed drainage infrastructure.
Emergency teams from the Libyan Red Crescent deployed to assist affected areas. The Souq al-Jumaa municipality in Tripoli declared itself a disaster area and appealed for urgent government assistance.
As a precaution, authorities cut power supplies to several impacted neighbourhoods and the University of Tripoli postponed examinations through Thursday.
In Jordan, rescue workers recovered the body of a 23-year-old man. The Public Security Directorate reported that the victim was swept away by flash floods in the eastern Ruwaished district.
Jordanian authorities urged residents to stay away from flood-prone zones as heavy rains and thunderstorms persisted. Across the wider region, Saudi Arabia and Algeria issued formal warnings regarding heavy rain and the threat of flash floods, while parts of the United Arab Emirates also experienced rainfall and active flood alerts.
