Tripoli:Four people, including two children, lost their lives in Syria, Libya, and Jordan on Tuesday due to incidents related to heavy rains that triggered flash floods, affecting daily life across the region.

According to Anadolu Agency, in Syria, two children were swept away by floodwaters in the Maadan area of Raqqa province. The incidents occurred after warnings of severe weather were issued for northeastern regions including Raqqa, Deir ez-Zor, and Hasakah provinces.

In Libya, a bank employee was electrocuted amid heavy rains in the capital, Tripoli. The downpours resulted in flooded neighborhoods and damaged infrastructure. The national water and sewerage company reported the city's drainage system was overwhelmed. Emergency teams from the Libyan Red Crescent were deployed, and the Souq al-Jumaa municipality declared itself a disaster area, requesting urgent government assistance. Power was cut in several areas for safety reasons, and the University of Tripoli postponed exams until Thursday.

In Jordan, the body of a 23-year-old man was recovered after being swept away by flash floods in the eastern Ruwaished district. Authorities have warned residents to avoid flood-prone areas due to ongoing heavy rains and thunderstorms.

Additionally, warnings of heavy rain and potential flash floods were issued in Saudi Arabia and Algeria, while parts of the United Arab Emirates also faced rainfall and flood alerts.