Reported by PMOI/MEK
Iran, April 7, 2019 – Increasing storms across vast areas of Iran are signaling more floods and further devastation for hundreds of thousands of people throughout the country.
Electricity in various areas of Ahvaz, the capital of the oil-rich Khuzestan Province in southwest Iran, is down. This includes even downtown areas of this major city. Reports indicate local authorities in this province have also issued orders for more water to be released from dams, placing even more cities, towns and villages in danger of being engulfed by raging floodwaters.
161 villages of Khuzestan are reporting not having access to drinking water due to the recent floods. Many farmlands and local date trees have been severely damaged due to rising waters. There are rumors that authorities may issue evacuation orders for the city of Karun, with over 200,000 residents.
In Lorestan Province, west of Iran, around 200 roads leading to villages across this province have been blocked due to floods.
Receiving no aid from the government, people are taking measures into their own hands to protect their homes – Shush, Khuzestan Province
Evacuation of the town of Rafie, Khuzestan Province, and 21 villages around the town of Huwayze – Southwest Iran
Flood aftermath in Poledokhtar, Lorestan Province, western Iran
Locals evacuating their homes in Khuzestan Province, southwest Iran
Kian bazaar, Ahvaz, southwest Iran
Floodwaters in Shush, Khuzestan Province, southwest Iran
New footage of floodwaters entering Poledokhtar, Lorestan Province, western Iran
Knowing no regime aid will be provided, locals in Khuzestan Province doing all they can to protect their livelihood from floodwaters
