Iran - Flood update (UN OCHA, IRNA, IRIMO, FloodList) (ECHO Daily Flash of 01 April 2020)

Floods triggered by heavy rain continue to affect Iran's south porvinces, causing buildings and infrastructure damage, the death toll stands at 4.

According to the latest UN OCHA report, since late February, 19 provinces have been affected by floods. Hundreds of people were evacuated in Kerman Province, at least 7,000 others have been affected, and more than 10,000 hectares of farmland were flooded.

Across south provinces, around 130 villages remain isolated due to the closure of access roads. In Iranshahr, 11 bridges were destroyed and the road to Bam City is blocked.

Drier conditions are forecast over the next 24 hours for South Iran.