Euphrates flooding submerges homes and farms in eastern Syria

Homes and farms submerged by floodwater from the Euphrates River in the eastern Syrian city of Raqqa. Authorities have warned of rising water levels and opened floodgates at Syria's Euphrates Dam.

Syria's energy ministry warned on Thursday of rising water levels on the Euphrates River after flooding in the north and east following increased flows from neighbouring Turkiye and recent rains. The ministry said it was monitoring the situation on the Euphrates "in light of the significant and unprecedented increase in water flows from the Turkish side".

It said the increase was due to "the abundance of the current rainy season and the opening of floodgates at dams located along the river in Turkish territory".