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Euphrates River Floods Prompt Civil Defense Response in Eastern Syria

Syria’s Civil Defense assisted families after the Euphrates river overflowed in the east. Rescue teams worked to reach affected households following the breach.

Reuters
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Syria’s Civil Defense responded to flooding in eastern areas after the Euphrates river burst its banks. Teams worked directly with families whose homes and land were inundated by the overflow.

Defense units focused on reaching households in the hardest-hit zones along the river. The effort followed the sudden rise in water levels that prompted immediate local action. No additional details on casualties or property damage were provided in the report.

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