Flash floods in eastern Syria kill seven
· Climate · Syria
Seven people, including five children, died and seven others were injured after torrential rains triggered flash floods in eastern Syria, authorities said. The deaths add to hardship in a country still recovering from years of conflict and where many displaced people live in vulnerable conditions.
Why it matters：Extreme rainfall is hitting communities least able to cope, highlighting climate risks in conflict-affected regions.
Key points
- Seven dead, including five children
- Seven others were injured
- Torrential rain caused the flash floods in eastern Syria