Flash floods in Iraq leave 3 dead, damage over 2 600 homes
Deadly flash floods on December 9, 2025, killed at least three people in Iraq’s Kurdistan and Kirkuk region, damaging over 2 600 homes and structures in the affected regions.
Extreme flooding in Duhok, Kurdistan Region of Iraq
Heavy rainfall affecting the Kurdistan Region of Iraq on March 19, 2024, caused extreme flooding in the Duhok Governorate, leading to the deaths of at least two people and damage to dozens of homes.
At least 5 dead, hundreds of homes severely damaged as major floods hit Iraq
Days of torrential rains caused massive floods in parts of Iraq on March 18, 2020, causing major damage and claiming the lives of at least 5 people. The Kurdistan region's Duhok governorate was among the worst-hit, with more than 300 homes damaged, as well as…
Severe floods hit Iraq, leaving 3 000+ homes flooded and more than 12 people dead
Another round of heavy rain on November 22 and 23, 2018, caused severe flooding in parts of Iraq, leaving more than 12 people dead. The event follows weeks of unusually heavy and early rainfall and dozens of casualties. The worst affected governorates are Ninewa and…
4 killed as intense storm devastates Duhok, Iraq
At least four people have been killed, one is still missing and about 30 were injured after a surprisingly strong storm caused devastating flash floods in the city of Duhok and surrounding region in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq on May 5, 2018. A low atmospheric…
Seasonal low brings heavy floods to Iran, Iraq and parts of Saudi Arabia
Severe weather has been affecting Iran, Iraq and Saudi Arabia over the last couple of days. Heavy rains accompanied with thunderstorms and strong winds have brought floods and caused substantial amounts of damage across the affected areas. 19 people were reported…
