Floodwaters rise in Raqqa due to rain and dam operations, affecting northern and eastern provinces of Syria.
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Updated Jun 7
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Floodwaters rise in Raqqa due to rain and dam operations, affecting northern and eastern provinces of Syria.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Devastating floods and recurrent drought combine in Northeastern Syria, severely impacting the agricultural sector and overall food security.Sub-event
- The Euphrates River originates in Turkey, flows through Raqqa, and enters the Iraqi river system.Sub-event
Raqqa floods due to rising Euphrates River levels caused by rain and dam operations.1 source
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