Mohammad Hossein Kabadi, Deputy Operations of the Red Crescent Relief and Rescue Organization, announced in a press conference that with the arrival of a rain system in the country, this organization is on full alert in 15 provinces. This rain system will be active from today (Thursday, November 5) until Sunday, November 8, bringing rainfall, thunderstorms, snowfall in high areas, strong winds, and a significant drop in temperature.
Provinces affected by the rain system
Kabadi, referring to weather forecasts, announced that the provinces of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari, Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad, Khuzestan, Ilam, eastern Kermanshah, and Golestan will be affected by this system today. Additionally, on Friday, the provinces of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari, Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad, Khuzestan, Ilam, Gilan, and parts of Tehran, Alborz, Qazvin, Zanjan, and Ardabil will also be affected by these rains.
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On Saturday, the provinces of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari, Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad, Khuzestan, Lorestan, Ilam, Kermanshah, Kurdistan, and West Azerbaijan will be exposed to heavy rainfall, and on Sunday, this situation will continue for the provinces of Kermanshah, Ilam, Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari, and Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad.
Safety recommendations and relief services
The Deputy Operations of the Relief and Rescue Organization also advised people to avoid unnecessary travel and refrain from stopping and moving along rivers and streams. He also mentioned the slipperiness of the roads and called for attention to weather conditions. Kabadi emphasized that all rapid response operational teams and rescue bases in the announced provinces are on full alert to provide relief services to fellow citizens in case of any potential incidents.
Kabadi concluded by saying: "In the event of any incident, fellow citizens can contact the Red Crescent's rescue call at 112." This call can quickly provide the necessary services to affected individuals in critical situations.
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