IRQ: Pluvial/Flash Flood - 11-2026 - IRAQ: Flash Flood Erbil (2026-11-12)

Country: Iraq Sources: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, Iraqi Red Crescent Society Please refer to the attached file. Description On the morning of 7 November 2026, heavy and sudden rainfall fell in large quantities across Erbil Governorate, estimated at 80 mm across the governorate as a whole and 120 mm on its outskirts, whilst the Meteorological Authority had forecast that rainfall in Erbil Governorate would reach a maximum of 30 mm, according to the Meteorological Authority. This led to flooding in most districts and areas of Erbil Governorate, whilst torren