Floodwaters in eastern Syria submerged 2.5 square kilometers of farmland, damaging crops in Deir Ezzor and Raqqa. Agricultural officials reported losses exceeding 40 percent in some maize fields. Heavy rain, hail, and strong downdraft winds triggered flash floods over two days. The floods cut off several main and secondary roads. The Syrian state news agency SANA reported the damage.
The floods affected two provinces, with Deir Ezzor and Raqqa hardest hit. Farmland was inundated, disrupting agricultural activity. The damage comes amid ongoing challenges for Syria’s farming sector. The country has faced repeated natural disasters in recent years. This event adds to the strain on local food production. Officials are assessing the full extent of the damage. Recovery efforts are expected to take time.
