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Kurdistan PM visits homes damaged by flash floods in Erbil

“I visited homes damaged by yesterday's flash floods in Erbil. Listening to the families’ needs, I reassured them of our utmost support at this time.”

Mustafa Shilani 2021/10/31 19:37

Prime Minister Masrour Barzani during his visit to the damaged households in Erbil’s Zeren complex, Oct. 31, 2021. (Photo: KRG)

Kurdistan Kurdistan Flood Erbil

ERBIL (Kurdistan 24) – Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani visited Erbil's Zerin and Korean Villages where flash floods due to heavy rainfall on Saturday caused severe damage to peoples' homes.

The premier thanked first responders for coming to peoples' aid and affirmed the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) will provide needed assistance to those affected by the floods, including compensations for damages suffered.

“I visited homes damaged by yesterday's flash floods in Erbil. Listening to the families’ needs, I reassured them of our utmost support at this time,” Barzani stated.

I visited homes damaged by yesterday's flash floods in Erbil. Listening to the families’ needs, I reassured them of our utmost support at this time -mb. pic.twitter.com/ekEhB6JkG0
— Masrour Barzani (@masrour_barzani) October 31, 2021

Heavy rainfall in the Kurdistan Region capital of Erbil led to flash floods in multiple neighborhoods, causing significant damage to some vehicles and peoples' properties.