Heavy rains and fear of flooding in Mazandaran province, Iran
[67755] Heavy rains and fear of flooding in Mazandaran province, Iran
Heavy precipitation has led to the flooding of streets in major cities in Mazandaran province, with authorities warning of rising river levels and the risk of further flooding.
Heavy rains and fear of flooding in Mazandaran province, Iran
Mazandaran province in northern Iran is dealing with the damage of extreme weather, after heavy rains that began falling on the night of Tuesday, May 19, 2026, caused widespread flooding across the region.
According to آخرین خبر, the heavy rains led to the "loss of drainage in public roads, streets, and certain neighborhoods" in various cities in the province, including Joybar, Sari, and Qaem Shahr.
The Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), which is affiliated with the official establishment in Iran, reported that the rains are continuing intermittently. The agency added an official warning stating that "due to the rise in water levels in the rivers, the possibility of further flooding in the coming hours cannot be ruled out."
The situation on the ground continues to cause concern among the residents of the affected cities, as local drainage infrastructure struggles to cope with the exceptional amounts of precipitation.