Death toll from floods in southern Iran exceeds 20

The number of victims of floods caused by heavy rains in Fars province in southwestern Iran has risen to 21, Report informs citing Iranian media.

12:48

At least 17 people fell victims of floods caused by heavy rains in Fars province in southern Iran, Report informs citing Al-Arabiya TV channel.

The rains led to floods on a river, which flows near the provincial capital, Estehbanat.

City mayor said that emergency services saved 55 people from the floods. At least six other people are still missing.

09:30

The death toll from the floods in the Iranian province of Fars has risen to 11.

Report informs, citing IRNA, 13 are listed as missing.

Initially, six people died and several were injured.

At the moment, the number of victims is 55 and the number of casualties is feared to grow.

Flooding caused by heavy rains occurred in Fars province on Friday evening. The most affected area is the outskirts of the city of Estehbanat.