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IRAN: Unseasonable floods hit 16 provinces and 56 counties in the Islamic Republic of Iran in late July,20150804_Iran_FloodsJuly_Main2-(1).jpg leaving at least 23 people dead and 50 injured. The floods were triggered by torrential rains, and they caused great damage to the infrastructure of more than 140 villages. The Red Crescent Society of the Islamic Republic of Iran was fast to respond to the disaster in close cooperation with local authorities, mobilizing 263 teams of 1188 relief workers to embark on Search and Rescue missions and aid all those who were trapped in flood-hit areas. The National Society equipped its teams with three helicopters, 180 rescue sets, 110 water pumps and 10 sniffing dogs, while 261 light and heavy vehicles as well as ambulances were also made available to serve in the mission.

MYANMAR: In recent weeks heavy rains across many areas of Myanmar have caused extensive flooding and landslides. The situation worsened on July 30 when Cyclone Komen made landfall in neighbouring Bangladesh after sitting off the coast of Western Myanmar for several days. The cyclone brought high winds and further heavy rain to several states and regions in Western and Northern Myanmar. Red Cross volunteers in branches throughout affected regions have been active since the flooding began. Over 340 volunteers have been mobilized to support relief efforts. They are working closely with local authorities, the UN and Movement partners, carrying out evacuation and rescue operations, conducting needs assessments and providing food, water, shelter materials, blankets, clothes, medical care and other basic necessities. 

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