Floodwaters overflowing from the Euphrates inundated villages across Deir ez-Zor province, causing extensive damage to agricultural land and disrupting access to essential services. According to initial assessments, more than 2,400 families have been directly affected by the disaster.

IHH Responds Rapidly

Following the onset of the crisis, IHH coordinated with relevant Syrian authorities to provide immediate humanitarian assistance. A truck carrying emergency relief supplies has already reached the disaster area, and distribution efforts are underway to support affected families.

Spillway Gates Opened for the First Time in Over 30 Years

In an official statement, Syria’s Ministry of Energy attributed the flooding to a combination of unusually heavy seasonal rainfall and increased water flow from the Euphrates River following the opening of spillway gates at dams located in Türkiye.

Describing the surge in water levels as “unprecedented,” the ministry confirmed that three spillway gates at Syria’s Euphrates Dam were opened for the first time in more than three decades to ease mounting pressure on the dam infrastructure.

Deir ez-Zor and Raqqa Among the Hardest-Hit Areas

Since water levels began rising on May 26, the provinces of Deir ez-Zor and neighboring Raqqa have experienced the most significant flooding and damage.

IHH continues to monitor the situation closely and remains committed to supporting affected communities through ongoing humanitarian assistance and relief efforts.