Hosseini Ali-Mohammadi Shirkalaei, the Director General of Crisis Management of Mazandaran Province, issued an orange alert following heavy rainfall last night that led to flooding in some areas, including Babol. He noted that the rainfall, which mainly fell in the central cities of the province in a sporadic manner, was significant in Babol, Qaemshahr, and Sari.
Flooding and Rapid Rescue Operations
Flooding in the main streets of Babol, especially in Modarres, Amir Kabir, and Shariati streets, caused concern among citizens. Fortunately, the fire department and municipal safety forces were quickly dispatched to the scene and managed the emergency conditions in a short time with continuous efforts. Hosseini Ali-Mohammadi Shirkalaei pointed out that the momentary rainfall was so intense over approximately 10 minutes that it caused damage to vehicles.
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Preparedness for New Rainfall System
The Director General of Crisis Management of Mazandaran Province announced the arrival of a new rainfall system starting tomorrow morning, warning the public that temperatures will noticeably drop by up to 15 degrees, and possibly the first snow of the year will fall in some areas of the province. Ali-Mohammadi Shirkalaei emphasized that this rainfall system will expand on Sunday and will also include the central regions of the province.
He also referred to preventive measures to cope with the consequences of this system and stated that the readiness of the agencies involved in the crisis management headquarters and municipalities has been emphasized. Plans have been made to deploy equipment and machinery in sensitive areas to prevent further flooding.
Warning to Residents and Farmers
Ali-Mohammadi Shirkalaei urged residents to avoid unnecessary travel on mountainous roads and especially to refrain from staying and traveling along riverbanks and beds. Additionally, mountain climbing and marine activities have been declared prohibited during this period. He also provided recommendations to farmers and greenhouse owners to prevent damage to their crops and announced that with the drop in temperature, cold conditions will prevail in the province.
The Director General of Crisis Management of Mazandaran Province, emphasizing safety precautions, urged farmers to take necessary measures to prevent damage to their crops during these rainy and cold days.
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