After heavy rainfall, around 200 houses have been damaged by flooding in the northeastern Syrian region of Heseke. The hardest-hit areas include the city of Heseke as well as the towns of Zirgan (Abu Rasen) and Til Temir (Tel Tamer), where the Khabur River and several tributaries have overflowed.
The floods primarily affected residential areas along the riverbanks. In the neighborhoods of Merîdiyan and Xiwêran in Heseke, as well as in surrounding areas, water levels rose significantly following persistent rainfall. According to the Autonomous Administration, this is one of the most severe floods in recent years, caused by intense rainfall and a sharp increase in water flow in the tributaries. Authorities warn that water levels may continue to rise in the coming hours.
Evacuations and damage to infrastructure
Emergency teams from local administrations worked overnight together with Internal Security Forces to clear bridge culverts and secure water drainage. At the same time, earth barriers were constructed to protect additional residential areas from flooding. Several families had to be evacuated from their homes and moved to safer areas. Rescue teams remain deployed along the rivers to prepare for potential further flooding.
The region’s infrastructure has also been affected. The key M4 highway west of Til Temir is currently impassable after being flooded by large volumes of water. The road is considered a major transport route connecting several regions of North and East Syria. The governor of Heseke, Nureddin Isa Ahmed, visited the area along with other officials to assess the situation. He called on the relevant authorities to increase their readiness to ensure public safety. The water authority also warned of a possible worsening of the situation.
Warning of further flooding
The director of water resources in Heseke, Abdul Aziz Amin, stated that the flow rate of the Khabur River has exceeded 50 cubic meters per second. This is due to strong inflows and rising water levels in the tributaries. Residents living along the river have been urged to take precautions and avoid high-risk areas.
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