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Heavy-Flooding-In-Mosul-Hampers-Rebuilding-Efforts

Heavy Flooding In Mosul Hampers Rebuilding Efforts

Amid lockdown to combat coronavirus, residents of Mosul are moved from homes due to heavy rains damaging those being rebuilt.

21 March 2020Iraq
As-cold-bites-Syrians-turn-to-pistachio-shells-for-heat

As cold bites, Syrians turn to pistachio shells for heat

Even though they are a relatively cheap source of heat, pistachio-powered furnaces are still not an item most families in northern Syria can afford.

30 December 2019Syria
IDP-Camps-In-Northern-Syria-Hit-By-Heavy-Rain-And-Floods

IDP Camps In Northern Syria Hit By Heavy Rain And Floods

Heavy rain over the past few days has caused floods that have ruined IDP camps in the north of Idlib Province, northern Syria.

11 December 2019Syria
Iraq-achieves-self-sufficiency-in-strategic-crops

Iraq achieves self-sufficiency in strategic crops

Despite the floods and fires, Iraq has achieved self-sufficiency in producing crops this year.

07 August 2019Iraq
Droughts-and-floods-herald-a-new-challenge-in-post-war-Iraq

Droughts and floods herald a new challenge in post-war Iraq

Heavy rainfall has affected Iraq and the wider region over the past weeks. However, rivers, lakes, and dams – long on the verge of drying up – are now swelling with water and giving opportunities to avert the dangers of drought.

11 April 2019Iraq
Iraq-The-human-and-environmental-impact-of-the-floods-in-Maysan

Iraq: The human and environmental impact of the floods in Maysan

Local residents in Maysan have been morally and materially devastated by the consequences of the heavy flooding in the region.

11 April 2019Iraq
Can-Iraq-beat-the-drought-and-become-the-breadbasket-of-the-Middle-East-again

Can Iraq Beat The Drought And Become The Breadbasket Of The Middle...

Despite an environmental crisis, award-winning expert Azzam Alwash believes that Iraq can revive its agriculture and become the breadbasket of the Middle East.

15 February 2019Iraq
Cant-feel-my-feet-anymore-Syrian-refugees-brave-harsh-weather

'Can't feel my feet anymore': Syrian refugees brave harsh weather

Syrian refugees living in camps across Lebanon say they have received little help as rains and flooding have submerged their settlements.

15 January 2019Middle East
Iraq-Closes-Camps-For-Displaced-Pushes-Families-Into-Peril

Iraq Closes Camps For Displaced, Pushes Families Into Peril

Iraq - After the country's war against ISIS ended, displaced families were told that it was time to go home, pushing thousands of families into peril. Many internally displaced people said that they can not return home due to lack of infrastructure, and accusations of collaborations with ISIS.

11 January 2019Iraq
Torrential-rain-leaves-Syrian-displaced-homeless

Torrential rain leaves Syrian displaced homeless

Syrian internally displaced people (IDPs) who found refuge in makeshift camps in Aleppo’s countryside have been badly affected by heavy rainfall with the start of winter, losing all their belongings and tents.

03 January 2019Syria
Over-150000-children-endangered-by-freezing-temperatures-warns-UNICEF

Over 150,000 children endangered by ‘freezing’ temperatures, warns UNICEF

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) said that over 150,000 displaced children across northern Iraq are endangered by the freezing temperatures and flash floods that have been sweeping the country.

12 December 2018Iraq
Iraq-Calls-for-Relief-After-Nineveh-Floods

Iraq Calls for Relief After Nineveh Floods

Following the heavy rainfall last week, Iraqi Prime Minister Adil Abd al-Mahdi has asked the country's crisis unit and province governors to take the necessary measures to reduce the damage of the flooding. The Nineveh province was especially affected by the flooding, with dozens of houses being swept.

04 December 2018Iraq
Iraq-floods-leave-21-dead-and-tens-of-thousands-displaced

Iraq floods leave 21 dead and tens of thousands displaced

Heavy rains in Iraq have left the country battered. Some of those who died over the past two days drowned, but others died in car accidents, were electrocuted or trapped in their collapsing homes

26 November 2018Iraq
Manbij-Civil-Council-continues-to-implement-service-projects

Manbij Civil Council continues to implement service projects

The civil council in the Syrian city of Manbij has been working to implement services in the city and its surrounding areas. Amongst these services is the opening of health clinics throughout the countryside.

20 November 2018Syria
Efforts-to-improve-conditions-in-Merkada-after-years-of-war

Efforts to improve conditions in Merkada after years of war

The municipality of Merkada, south of Hasakah, is looking to to develop its businesses and provide public services to the town's residents.

10 September 2018Syria
Lebanon-scrambles-to-cope-with-Baalbek-floods

Lebanon scrambles to cope with Baalbek floods

Christian village in Northern Bekaa Valley, Lebanon faces massive damage due to heavy rains. The damage has prompted citizen's criticism of politicians’ response to crisis.

15 June 2018Middle East
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