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Severe Flooding in Kurdistan: Four Dead, Infrastructure Damaged

12/11/2025

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On December 10, 2025, severe flooding in Iraq's Kurdistan Region, in Sulaimani province, caused at least four deaths and infrastructure damage.
The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) reported heavy rains led to flooding affecting homes, businesses, and public services.
Compensation committees have been established to assist affected individuals.
The floods provide an opportunity to replenish water resources amid ongoing drought, while climate change has displaced over 170,000 people.

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On December 10, 2025, severe flooding in Iraq's Kurdistan Region, in Sulaimani province, caused at least four deaths and infrastructure damage.
The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) reported heavy rains led to flooding affecting homes, businesses, and public services.
Compensation committees have been established to assist affected individuals.
The floods provide an opportunity to replenish water resources amid ongoing drought, while climate change has displaced over 170,000 people.