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Rescues in eastern Syria after the Euphrates River bursts its banks

Al Jazeera Sunday 31 May 2026, 00:27 UTC 1 min read
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Rescues in eastern Syria after the Euphrates River bursts its banks Rescue workers have pulled stranded farmers from flood waters in eastern Syria after the Euphrates burst its banks. Among the worst-affected areas was Deir Az Zor, where the flooding caused a bridge collapse and cut-off communities. Published On 31 May 2026

Rescues in eastern Syria after the Euphrates River bursts its banks Rescue workers have pulled stranded farmers from flood waters in eastern Syria after the Euphrates burst its banks. Among the worst-affected areas was Deir Az Zor, where the flooding caused a bridge collapse and cut-off communities. Published On 31 May 2026
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