Tasnim – Heavy rains have contributed to flash floods in four northwestern provinces of Iran, affecting more than 1,000 people.





Spring rains pouring in Iran’s provinces of East and West Azarbaijan, Kurdestan, and Zanjan, affecting 17 towns.

Rescue teams have provided relief aid for 1,100 people in the flood-hit areas as of Saturday morning. 77 residents have been transferred to makeshift camps, while six have been hospitalized.











An official at Iran’s Red Crescent Society said 15 residents of Azarshahr and Ajabshir in the province of East Azarbaijan have gone missing.

Flash floods have also inundated the intercity roads and have damaged a number of bridges.

Traffic police has warned travelers against trips to the northwestern areas, calling on people to avoid camping along the riverbanks.

Meantime, schools in a number of cities in West Azarbaijan Province have been closed due to flooding and expected continuation of rainfall.