Country: Syrian Arab Republic Source: United Nations Population Fund Please refer to the attached file. Severe flooding in the Euphrates River basin, driven by heavy rainfall and upstream releases from the Tabqa Dam, has submerged parts of the Raqqa and Deir-ez-Zor governorates of Syria since late May 2026. The rising water levels have affected over 27, 000 individuals, forcing thousands into displacement and damaging critical infrastructure, including over 60 water stations, irrigation networks, and key transportation routes. The destruction of bridges and crossings has severely isolated riverside populations, disrupting humanitarian logistics and restricting access to essential services. The crisis has acutely impacted women and girls, with nearly 6, 700 women of reproductive age affected, including hundreds who are pregnant or nearing delivery. Overcrowding in host communities and shelters, coupled with poor sanitation, has exacerbated protection risks, raised concerns about disease outbreaks, and limited access to maternal healthcare and menstrual hygiene supplies. In response, UNFPA has deployed integrated mobile teams to provide sexual and reproductive health and gender-based violence services. These efforts, which include supporting static clinics and women and girls’ safe spaces, have reached nearly 1, 520 beneficiaries as of 6 June, while ongoing inter-agency assessments continue to monitor needs and coordinate life-saving relief. UNFPA is responding to the acute needs using its existing flexible resources; however, to respond to the growing needs for upcoming three months, an estimated additional amount of US $300, 000 is required.
UNFPA Syria Flash Update: Euphrates Floods in Raqqa and Deir-ez-Zor (25 May – 6 June 2026)
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