TEHRAN, Iran, March 26 (NNN-IRNA) – At least 17 people were killed in heavy rains and subsequent flood, in the southern Shiraz city of Iran, on Monday.
In the incident, at least 74 others were injured, according to the Emergency Organisation of Iran, the report said.
Footage from the state TV and social media showed that flood was washing away cars, including those of visitors, who are in Shiraz for the Iranian new year holiday.
The number of damaged cars by the flood is around 200.
Flash flooding and thunderstorms also hit other Iranian south-western and western provinces on Monday.
Some areas in south-western Khuzestan province witnessed rainfall amount of over one month, in a few hours.
According to local officials in Khuzestan, the overflow of rivers claimed the lives of two children.
Authorities have issued warnings for the public not to attempt to drive across the roads and riversides in the next 48 hours.– NNN-IRNA
