Financial Tribune - Since the beginning of the current water year (September 23) almost 140 millimeters of rain fell in Iran, 22% above the long-term average, head of Weather Forecasting Office at Iran's Meteorological Organization said. The downpour is 7% higher compared to the corresponding period last year when 130 mm of rainfall was registered,...

Xinhua -- The recent floodings in most parts of Iran killed at least 76 people, Press TV reported on Sunday. The heavy downpours in north, west and southwest of the country also caused hundreds injured. Iranian officials are warning that even though floodwaters have been receding in most parts of the country, several provinces remain under the ...

Tehran (AFP) - Iranian authorities warned Tuesday that a second sandstorm could hit Tehran, a day after freak weather killed five people in the capital. Monday's huge sandstorm and record winds plunged Tehran into darkness for 15 minutes during rush hour and forced thousands to run for cover. "One of the casualties, who was hospitalised after being ...