The Weather Organization announced an orange alert, reporting heavy rainfall and sudden gusts affecting half of the country. This unstable system, which is currently very active, will engage 14 provinces today, Friday, with flooding and risks from river overflow, and starting tomorrow, Saturday, four more provinces will also be affected by this situation.
Rainfall Conditions in 14 Provinces
Today, Friday, West Azerbaijan, East Azerbaijan, Ardabil, Kurdistan, the heights of Zanjan, Qazvin, Alborz, Tehran, Gilan, Mazandaran, and the regions of Fars, Hormozgan, Kerman, and Sistan and Baluchestan will face rainfall, thunder, and strong temporary winds. These conditions may lead to flooding, river overflow, and damage to agriculture.
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Expansion of Danger on Saturday
Starting tomorrow, Saturday, similar conditions are predicted for four additional provinces beyond the aforementioned 14. Golestan, Lorestan, Khuzestan, and Isfahan will be added to the list of at-risk provinces. This situation could have fatal and financial consequences, and fellow citizens are urged to avoid traveling near riverbanks and streambeds.
The Weather Organization has advised citizens to exercise greater caution when leaving their homes during these days, especially during peak rainfall hours, and to postpone non-essential travel if possible. Additionally, heavy rainfall in some areas is expected to lead to sudden and dangerous floods that could endanger lives and property.
According to the forecasts, fellow citizens in these 18 provinces should be prepared to face adverse weather conditions and be aware of the risk of falling trees and breaking branches due to strong winds. It is also essential for people to follow subsequent notifications from the Weather Organization and local authorities to prevent unforeseen incidents.
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