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Iran floods kill at least 25 | Iran floods kill at least 25 |
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Floods have killed at least 25 people in north-west Iran, state media reported on Saturday. | Floods have killed at least 25 people in north-west Iran, state media reported on Saturday. |
Many others are said to be missing after torrential rains hit four provinces. | Many others are said to be missing after torrential rains hit four provinces. |
Television footage has shown streets inundated with water, and cars being swept away. | Television footage has shown streets inundated with water, and cars being swept away. |
The Tehran Times news site reported that the flood had also triggered a landslide. | The Tehran Times news site reported that the flood had also triggered a landslide. |
The areas of Ajab Shir and Azar Shahr in East Azerbaijan are the worst hit, according to AFP news agency. | |
Other affected provinces are West Azerbaijan, Zanjan and Kordestan. | |
A rescue operation is under way. | A rescue operation is under way. |