Syria’s authorities this Friday mobilized emergency response teams to Deir Ezzor province, where the flooding of the Euphrates River has left 2,400 families affected and prompted urgent evacuations.

The Syrian Minister of Emergency and Disaster Management, Raed al-Saleh, confirmed that the sudden swelling of the Euphrates River directly impacted 2,400 families. He noted that while water levels returned to normal, local authorities remain on high alert to prevent further environmental risks.

To guarantee immediate food security in Deir Ezzor, the Ministry of Economy and Industry authorized the urgent delivery of 1,050 tons of flour to the region, aimed to maintain the operation of local bakeries and secure daily bread for the affected population.

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The Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry, Maher Khalil al-Hassan, detailed that logistics teams prepared the flour shipments in Homs and Hama. The state mobilized these resource packages with extreme urgency to avoid any immediate shortages in the regional distribution network.

To guarantee the continuous daily production of bread, the Government activated special protocols within its national emergency plan, which include the suspension of Eid holidays for all factory staff and the immediate implementation of 24-hour operational shifts.

Al-Hassan emphasized that the administration directed all available state resources to stabilize the critical supply chain in Deir Ezzor. This coordinated effort seeks to protect vulnerable families from the direct economic consequences of the natural disaster and prevent market speculation.

Emergency and Recovery

Multiple ministerial delegations scheduled urgent coordination meetings in the province of Deir Ezzor. These official delegations aim to design immediate infrastructure solutions and coordinate long-term recovery plans. Meanwhile, emergency services, civil defense and municipal authorities reinforced preventative measures and executed strategic evacuations in high-risk zones near the river.

Additionally, the Syrian Ministry of Defense deployed specialized military contingents to assist civil defense teams. These units operate on the ground to mitigate flood damage, reinforce vulnerable riverbanks, and safeguard the lives of the local population.

Al-Saleh reported that emergency teams recorded no new casualties directly related to the rising waters over the last few days. However, the minister confirmed the tragic deaths of children who swam in the river despite explicit official warnings and safety alerts.

During a field assessment in Deir Ezzor, Al-Saleh supervised the local humanitarian assistance operations and disaster response mechanisms to enhance their efficiency. The Government expects that the continuous flour supply and active security patrols will stabilize the region in the coming days.

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