Iran: Floods - Dec 2025

Since December 15, heavy rains, flash floods, and river overflow killed eight people including one Iranian Red Crescent Rescuer, in southern provinces of Fars, Hormozgan and Khuzestan Provinces. According to Iran Red Crescent Society (IRCS), 25 provinces are affected by adverse weather conditions, and relief operations have so far been carried out in 18 locations reaching 42,112 people across the provinces of East Azerbaijan, Isfahan, Zanjan, Fars, Kerman, and Yazd. Hormozgan Province received severe rainfall i.e., 260% more than the previous years, with three consecutive waves causing torrential rains, lightning, strong gusts, street flooding, and overflowing seasonal rivers. 139 villages in Kerman province were affected by floods across 16 counties. (ECHO, 22 Dec 2025)

Tragically, 7 fatalities have been confirmed in the provinces of Fars, Khuzestan, and Hormozgan. To date, the floods have affected 335 operational locations, with 193 branches of the Iranian Red Crescent Society actively involved in the response. In total, 42,112 people have benefited from emergency and humanitarian services provided during the ongoing operation. The event has resulted in 16 injured people transferred to medical facilities and 3 individuals treated on an outpatient basis. Additionally, four technical rescue cases have been recorded in the provinces of Fars and Hormozgan. The widespread geographical coverage and continued impact of the floods have generated extensive humanitarian needs, particularly related to shelter, evacuation, basic relief assistance, and safety of affected populations. (IFRC, 29 Dec 2025)