Flooding in southern Iran has killed at least 21 people and left others missing following heavy rainfall in the largely arid country, state media has reported.Heavy rains swelled the Roudbal river near the city of Estahban, according to the city's governorIran has endured repeated droughts over the past decade, but also regular floods, with many blaming climate change
"As a result of the flood, 21 bodies have been found in the vicinity of Estehban, of which 13 have been identified," he said, adding that other people are still missing. Video posted on local media and social media shows cars caught in the rising waters of the Roodball river and carried away.In 2019, heavy flooding in the country's south left at least 76 people dead and caused damage estimated at more than US$2 billion .
Scientists say climate change amplifies extreme weather, including droughts as well as the potential for the increased intensity of rain storms.Dry spells and heat waves
In 43 three years, the mullahs' rule over Iran has not achieved anything except destroying the environment, ruining the economy and ruining the society. The only solution for Iran and the Middle East is to support its strong alternative, MEK, to overthrow this regime.
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