- Since 27 February, persistent heavy rains have led to the overflow of four dams in Iran's Sistan and Baluchistan province, causing floods that have affected 110,000 people across 14 cities and 450 villages in the southern regions, mainly Dashtiari, Qasrqand, Nikshahr, and Chabahar cities.
- The floods caused damage to infrastructure and agricultural lands including 500 houses, 221 greenhouse units, 300 livestock sheds, 18,000 ha agricultural lands, 45 small and large livestock heads, 271 tubewells, 104 km of roads, water transmission network, and dams. Two-thirds of the affected areas are currently inaccessible due to the floods, with no electricity.
- The Iran Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has deployed 1,407 aid workers and rescuers along with 229 relief vehicles to provide relief to the affected population. So far, IRCS has distributed 10,000 food packages and provided temporary shelter to 2,800 individuals.
- The Sistan and Baluchistan Meteorological department has issued an orange warning for 6-7 March, forecasting heavy showers, thunderstorms, and the possibility of hail and gusty winds.
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