Floods in Erbil, Iraq – in pictures

  • At least eight people have died in flash floods caused by heavy rain in Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdish region. All photos: AFP
    At least eight people have died in flash floods caused by heavy rain in Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdish region. All photos: AFP
  • A resident walks down a mud-filled street in the area of Daratu, on the outskirts of Erbil, capital of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
    A resident walks down a mud-filled street in the area of Daratu, on the outskirts of Erbil, capital of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
  • Mud and debris fill a street in Daratu.
    Mud and debris fill a street in Daratu.
  • Residents try to salvage some belongings. Heavy rain fell on Thursday evening around Erbil.
    Residents try to salvage some belongings. Heavy rain fell on Thursday evening around Erbil.
  • It is the second time in less than a month that heavy rains and floods have hit the region.
    It is the second time in less than a month that heavy rains and floods have hit the region.
  • Residents clear up at Daratu.
    Residents clear up at Daratu.
  • Residents inspect the damage around Daratu.
    Residents inspect the damage around Daratu.
  • Vehicles were destroyed in the flooding.
    Vehicles were destroyed in the flooding.
  • Flood-carried debris is strewn across a road Debris near Daratu.
    Flood-carried debris is strewn across a road Debris near Daratu.