22 Mar

Iran: Flash Floods

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Iran
Flash Floods 
A heavy storm system delivered over a month’s worth of rain in just under an hour as it traveled over Iran and caused intense flash floods in the region.  At least 23 people are dead in southern and western parts of Iran and over 200 injured.  Flood waters flooded escape routes, leaving many trapped.  Iran’s oil pipelines in the south have not been affected by the floods.  The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) stated they are ready to help Iran but are challenged by the “unilateral sanctions” that “will affect the UN response and the accountability of UN to deliver the appropriate support.”

This map depicts flood intensity throughout Iran and its neighboring countries. Click on the map to learn more.

Graphic Source: Relief Web
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Yemen
Airstrike on Hospital
An airstrike struck near a rural hospital about 60 miles from the city Saada, killing at least seven people, four of them children. Eight more are confirmed injured.  Save the Children, an international NGO, supports the rural hospital in the town of Katif and has condemned the attack.  It is not clear who orchestrated the airstrike but some believe it was done by a Saudi-led coalition in an effort to move out Houthi rebels.

This map depicts the location of the attack in Katif in Saada province. Click on the map to learn more.

Graphic Source: Associated Press
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Germany 
Bomb Threats
On Tuesday, several town halls across Germany were evacuated after bomb threats were received by email overnight.  Between the cities of Augsburg, Göttingen, Chemnitz, Kaiserslautern and Neunkirch, more than a thousand city employees were affected.  As of now, no bombs have been found and police are searching for any links to identify who sent the emails. 

This map depicts the cities in Germany where bomb threats were received by email. Click on the map to learn more.

Further Reading: Reuters, Independent, CNBC, NBC, Euro News
Graphic Source: Daily Mail 

             

Yesterday’s Answer

Q: Which border is the most frequently crossed in the world?

A: The United States and Mexico
Between San Diego, California and Tijuana, Mexico, the San Ysidro point of entry has about 50,000 vehicle crossings and 25,000 travelers on foot daily.

Source 

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Q:  What is the largest delta in the world?

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