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Flash floods in eastern Syria

Follow Emissa’s situation updates and assessments on the storm of 27–29 October 2026, which brought flash floods to eastern and central Syria.

Situation as of 30 October 2026

Syria Flash Floods: National Humanitarian Situation Update 02

National update to the 29 October assessment, based on material reviewed up to 30 October 2026. It reports the ministry's casualty and rescue figures, shows where each of the 14 governorates stands (reported impact, weather exposure, or no verified tally), and details displacement and broken links in Ar-Raqqa.

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  • 5 Deaths reported in the ministry snapshot of the evening of 29 October. Page 2
  • 5 People reported missing in the same snapshot; searches are ongoing. Page 2
  • 25 People rescued in Raqqa, Deir Ezzor and Homs, per the evening bulletin (the morning bulletin reported 15). Page 2
  • ~375 Families who left affected camps: Sahlat al-Banat, al-Younani and al-Maqass. Page 4
  • >100 Families exposed to floodwater at Kasrat Surour after an earth crossing failed (reported estimate). Page 4

Figures are as reported in each document on its date. Conditions on the ground change quickly, so check the newest report.

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