Syrian authorities opened dam spillways for the first time in three decades as rising Euphrates waters displaced thousands across eastern Syria.
Syrian authorities opened dam spillways for the first time in three decades as rising Euphrates waters displaced thousands across eastern Syria.
The picture shows a flooded area in Syria's Deir Ezzor province after rising water levels in the Euphrates River caused widespread inundation on May 28, 2026. (SANA/AFP)
Published date: 30 May 2026 20:43 BST
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Water levels of the Euphrates River in northern and eastern Syria have risen, causing flooding over the past two days
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The area affected is sensitive politically and economically
Water levels of the Euphrates River in northern and eastern Syria have risen, causing flooding over the past two days.
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