Heavy rains and flooding in Erbil were reported by news sources in the Iraqi Kurdistan region today (Friday).
According to the news site of "Kurdistan 24" network, the rain started yesterday in Iraqi Kurdistan and continues to this day, as floods have occurred in several residential areas in Erbil province.
According to the report, after heavy rains and floods, water flooded the streets of Ghoshtbeh, Darto and several other areas around Erbil.
Erbil Governor Omid Khoshnav said the floods had killed eight people, including a child, and damaged property.
The governor of Erbil went on to say that a number of houses had collapsed in the floods and called on the people to cooperate with the relief forces.