Tue Nov 12 17:20:00 UTC 2024: ## Heavy Rain and Snow Expected Across Iran: Weather Warning Issued
**Tehran, Iran –** The Iranian Meteorological Organization (IMO) has issued a yellow-level warning for a major weather system expected to bring heavy rain, snow, and strong winds to various parts of the country from Monday, November 21st, to Friday, November 25th. The system could lead to disruptions in travel, flooding, and damage to infrastructure and crops.
The IMO anticipates the following weather patterns:
* **Monday, November 21st:** Rain, thunderstorms, strong winds, and snowfall in mountainous and cold regions of northwest Iran and the Alborz mountain range. Affected provinces include East and West Azerbaijan, Ardabil, Kurdistan, Zanjan, Kermanshah, Hamadan, Markazi, Ilam, Qazvin, Alborz, Tehran, Gilan, and Mazandaran.
* **Tuesday, November 22nd:** Continued rainfall in Ardabil, Gilan, Mazandaran, Zanjan, Qazvin, Alborz, Tehran, East Azerbaijan, southern West Azerbaijan, and the mountainous areas of Semnan, Golestan, and Markazi provinces.
* **Wednesday, November 23rd:** Rainfall in Ardabil, Gilan, Mazandaran, Golestan, North Khorasan, Razavi Khorasan, Semnan, northern South Khorasan, Alborz, Tehran, northern Qazvin and Zanjan, and eastern East Azerbaijan.
* **Thursday, November 24th:** Rain in Ardabil, Gilan, Mazandaran, Qazvin, Alborz, Tehran, Razavi Khorasan, South Khorasan, Yazd, northern Kerman, western Isfahan, and the mountains of Semnan and Zanjan, as well as eastern East Azerbaijan.
* **Friday, November 25th:** Rainfall in eastern Razavi Khorasan and South Khorasan, northern and eastern Hormozgan, and the eastern mountains of Tehran.
The IMO warns that the system could cause:
* Disruptions in road travel, particularly in mountainous areas.
* Flooding and flash floods.
* Lightning strikes.
* Slippery conditions on mountainous roads and passes due to snowfall.
* Rockfalls.
* Damage to temporary structures and crops.
* Damage to urban and rural infrastructure, including the collapse of billboards, advertising signs, and scaffolding.
The IMO has issued the following recommendations to mitigate potential risks:
* Exercise caution while traveling, particularly in mountainous areas.
* Avoid areas near rivers and streams.
* Be cautious during mountaineering activities.
* Refrain from grazing livestock and moving nomads to high altitudes.
* Clear the mouths of bridges, canals, and drainage channels.
* Expedite the harvesting of agricultural products.
* Prepare road maintenance teams for winter operations in snowy passes.
The IMO encourages residents to stay informed about weather updates and follow safety guidelines.
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