Four people, including two children, died in rain-related incidents in Syria, Libya and Jordan on Tuesday, after heavy rain triggered flash floods and disrupted public activities in several areas in the region.
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In Syria, two children were swept away by floodwaters in the Maadan region of Raqqa Province, Syria's Al-Ikhbariya television station reported, citing local authorities.
The deaths came after authorities warned of extreme weather in northeastern Syria, including Raqqa, Deir ez-Zor and Hasakah provinces.
Meanwhile in Libya, a bank employee died from electrocution while on his way to work amid heavy rain in the capital Tripoli, according to the state-owned Bank Jumhouria.
Heavy rains have flooded several residential areas, damaging buildings and vehicles. The national water and sanitation company stated that the rainfall has exceeded the capacity of the city's drainage system.
The Libyan Red Crescent deployed emergency response teams, while the Souq al-Jumaa municipality in Tripoli declared its area a disaster area and requested immediate assistance from the government.
Authorities also cut off electricity in several affected areas as a precautionary measure. Meanwhile, the University of Tripoli postponed exams until Thursday.
In Jordan, rescuers recovered the body of a 23-year-old man who was swept away by flash floods in the country's eastern Ruwaished district, according to Jordan's Public Security Directorate.
Authorities are urging residents to avoid flood-prone areas amid heavy rain and thunderstorms that continue to threaten parts of the country.
Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia and Algeria issued warnings regarding heavy rain and potential flash floods. Several areas in the United Arab Emirates also experienced rainfall and received flood warnings.
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