Tehran crisis managers warn of flash floods, river surges and falling temperatures; urge avoiding mountain travel

Tehran province crisis management chief said a red warning for heavy precipitation and an orange warning for an incoming cold air mass were issued by the weather agency, and warned that from Saturday afternoon there is a risk of sudden flash floods, river surges, snow, blizzard and closure of mountain roads; he added temperatures will drop on average 5–10 degrees until Tuesday and asked residents to avoid nonessential travel on the capital’s mountain routes. (Source: ISNA)

EghtesadNews: At the same time as the weather agency’s red warning for Saturday and Sunday, the head of Tehran City’s Disaster Prevention and Management Organization warned of possible floods, river surges and street inundation and asked citizens to avoid going to highlands, riverbanks and watercourses. (Source: EghtesadNews)

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