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3,200 Iraqis Rendered Homeless By Flood

Hundreds of Iraqi citizens have been rendered homeless in Wasit and Maysay provinces after days of heavy rain culminated in heavy floods, swallowing homes in … Continue reading 3,200 Iraqis Rendered Homeless By Flood


Hundreds of Iraqi citizens have been rendered homeless in Wasit and Maysay provinces after days of heavy rain culminated in heavy floods, swallowing homes in the regions which are in the southeast of the country’s capital, Baghdad.

Heavy were the floods that roads turned into rivers, while people fled their houses with some trying to salvage a few items they could carry through the floodwater.

Local officials in Wasit said around 3200 people were forced to flee their homes, seeking shelter in makeshift camps set up by the Red Crescent charity organisation.

According to Brigadier General Kadhim Bashir Saleh, an official in the Wasit province, said some 40 villages have been affected by the downpour.

“We have mobilised relief efforts of the civil defence since the first day, that is to say since the start of the rain and flash floods three days ago in Wasit province and in particular at Sheikh Saad district in addition to Ali al-Gharbi district in Maysan province. Our relief work included evacuating people from affected villages, delivering food and other relief items to them in co-ordination with the Iraqi Red Crescent Society in Wasit province,” said The Iraqi Red Crescent.

Hundreds of people were forced to seek shelter in nearby mosques and school buildings.

According to the Red Crescent, more than 300 families are homeless as a result of the severe weather.