The number of people who died in floods that occurred in the Imamzadeh Dawood region of Iran's Tehran province has reached 5, APA's Tehran bureau reports.
Moreover, 9 people were injured as a result of the incident.
8 cars and many cattle were swept away by the flood, and houses were damaged. Residents were warned to evacuate their homes and be aware of the danger.
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Head of the Tehran Red Crescent provincial branch Shahin Fathi pointed out that so far, the flood in the Imamzadeh Davood area, northeastern Tehran, has left 8 injured and two dead and said: "The search for possible missing persons continues," APA reports citing Iranpress.
The official said: "According to the weather warnings, we witnessed heavy rain since late last night (Wednesday) in Tehran province."
He continued: "As a result of these rains, we are witnessing flooding and mud in several parts of Tehran province, especially in the western and southern parts of the province, specifically in the "Imamzadeh Davood" area.
Fathi said: "All operatives of the Red Crescent of Tehran province were on full alert, and several rescue teams, including rapid response and rescue teams in Tehran, Shemiranat, Pakdasht, and Mallard cities, are busy providing relief to the compatriots."
He further explained that due to the high volume of floods and mud in the Imamzadeh Davood area, rescue operations are underway.
He continued: "More than 80 operational forces are present in the region and are providing relief."
Fathi stated: "So far, 8 people have been injured, and they were handed over to the emergency services after initial measures, and unfortunately, two people lost their lives."
The managing director of the Red Crescent Society of Tehran province said: "A search and rescue operations team is also present in the area and with the help of local people and firemen, the search for possible missing persons continues."
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