06/04/2019 12:13
Iran floods: Thousands evacuate homes as heavy rain forecast
Flood-hit Iran is evacuating more towns and villages as forecasts show further rain is expected on Saturday.
Heavy downpours are set to strike the south western provinces of the country as officials plan to release water from key river dams that are near capacity.
Women and children are being moved to safer areas while men are asked to stay and assist with relief efforts.
In recent weeks, much of the country has been submerged and the death toll currently stands at 70.
Towns such as Susangerd, with a population of 50,000, will be left at risk and it will be evacuated on Saturday, along with around five other communities in the province of Khuzestan.
Around 70 villages in the province have already been evacuated over the past week.