Heavy Rains Flood Homs, Syria, Amid War-Damaged Infrastructure

Heavy rains caused severe flooding in Homs, forcing road closures and prompting civil defense teams to respond to several drownings.

“A flooded area after heavy rains in Hasakah, Syria, on March 17, 2026”

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The official Syrian News Channel quoted emergency director Bibras Jundiya saying, 'Heavy rains were witnessed in Homs, and civil defense teams responded to several reports, with many roads closed and homes damaged.'

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Authorities worked to open main streets and drain water from homes.

The flooding occurred amid a low-pressure system accompanied by heavy rains and strong winds.

Infrastructure destroyed by 14 years of war contributed to the impact.

The Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned an explosion that targeted the Ali ibn Abi Talib Mosque in Homs during Friday prayers.

The Interior Ministry announced the death toll had risen to six dead and 21 wounded.

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The ministry described the attack as a flagrant violation of human and moral values.

Damascus reaffirmed its firm position in the fight against terrorism in all its forms.

Security forces sealed off the area and opened an investigation.

The ministry expressed its deepest condolences to the families of the victims.

Cardinal Claudio Gugerotti visited Syria to express the support of the entire Catholic Church to the country's Christian communities.

“The pope is concerned about the DRC, the prefect of the Roman dicastery for the Eastern Churches in Syria, solidarity in Rennes after the floods, and securing churches in Poitiers”

RCF Radio

He met various Catholic communities and representatives of the Orthodox Churches.

The Diocese of Poitiers signed an agreement with state authorities to allow parishes to request safety audits.

Parishioner training is also planned.

The pope had urged all parties to commit to cease hostilities and protect the civilian population.