Overall Green alert Flood
in Jordan

Event summary

This flood can have a low humanitarian impact based on the magnitude and the affected population and their vulnerability.

GDACS ID FL 1102033
Death: 1
Displaced: -
Countries: Jordan
From - To 29 May - 31 May

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Jordan, Late May 2023The Department of Public Security in Jordan reported one person died and another was rescued after flash floods swept away a vehicle in the Aqaba Governorate on 29 May. Jordan Meteorological Department also reported flooding in streets of the city of Aqaba. Local media, quoting the Governor of Zarqa, reported one person was missing in floods in Al Hashmiyeh in Zarqa Governorate. The flash floods also washed away seven vehicles in the same region.Tue 30 May 2023FloodList provided by Copernicus GLOFAS
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