Title of article :
Flash Flooding in East Azerbaijan Province, Iran: A Field Report
Author/Authors :
Babaie, Javad School of Management and Medical Informatics - Health Services Management Research Center - Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz , Noori, Mohsen Department of Health in Disasters and Emergencies - School of Public Health - Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran , Sarani, Moslem Department of Diseases Control and Prevention - Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan , Sadeghi, Fatemeh Department of Preventive Maintenance, Tabriz
Abstract :
On Friday, 14 April 2017, a heavy flash flood occurred in North-West of Iran that affected 12 cities; the most severely affected and damaged ones were Ajabshir and Azarshahr in East Azerbaijan Province. These Flash floods claimed the lives of 42 people. Major casualties occurred when the victims were trapped inside their cars. According to preliminary analyses, flood damages in East Azerbaijan Province are estimated to be around three trillion Rials. Following the Flash floods, disaster relief organizations were activated. Iranian President, Minister of Energy, and the provincial authorities rushed to visit flood-stricken areas and oversee the rescue and relief operations.
Keywords :
Flash flood , Flood , Natural hazards , Iran
Journal title :
Health in Emergencies and Disasters Quarterly
