Latest news and articles about Deir ez-Zor from NEX English
In a swift response to alleviate the impact of the Tigris River floods, the Syrian authorities have increased wheat supplies to Deir ez-Zor to ensure the continuation of bakery operations and secure bread for affected families.
The rising levels of the Euphrates River in Deir ez-Zor have led to significant material damage and disrupted movement. Despite these challenges, technical authorities confirm that the main dams remain structurally safe.
Flooding caused by rising waters of the Euphrates River has severely impacted many families in Deir ez-Zor and Raqqa, raising concerns about worsening humanitarian and agricultural conditions in the region.
The Emergency and Disaster Management Committee in Deir ez-Zor has announced an immediate evacuation for residents of the neighborhoods of Huwaijit Sakr and Huwaijit Kat'a due to rising water levels in the Euphrates River. This decision comes amid fears of potential flooding that could lead to a humanitarian disaster.
On Wednesday, a tragic incident occurred in the countryside of Deir ez-Zor, Syria, where four children drowned while swimming in the Euphrates River in the village of Zghir Jazira. The incident highlights the dangers faced by children in water areas.
Saudi Arabia, through the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, has signed two agreements with civil society organizations to rehabilitate schools in Idlib and Deir ez-Zor. These projects aim to benefit approximately 25,000 people in Syria.
Governor of Deir ez-Zor, Ghassan Al-Sayed Ahmad, met with the head of Afrin, Khero Ali Al-Dawood, and representatives of Arabs in Afrin to discuss a plan aimed at facilitating the return of 1500 Arab families to Deir ez-Zor. This initiative is part of the Syrian government's efforts to repatriate displaced persons to their original areas.
Heavy rainfall in Raqqa, Deir ez-Zor, and Hasakah has caused unprecedented flooding, submerging over 400 homes and displacing entire families. The floods have also severely impacted agricultural land in the region.
Natural disasters continue to plague Syria, with the latest incidents resulting in the drowning of two children in Raqqa and Deir ez-Zor. This highlights the ongoing damage and its impact on the local population already suffering from harsh conditions due to ongoing conflicts.