In Erbil, a man sweeps mud and debris from a flooded street with rubbish and vehicles
A flooded street in Erbil, northern Iraq. Photograph: Sabur Rashid/Zuma Press Wire/Shutterstock
A flooded street in Erbil, northern Iraq. Photograph: Sabur Rashid/Zuma Press Wire/Shutterstock
Deadly floods hit Iraq as thunderstorms sweep across region

Violent storms lash northern Iraq and parts of Iran, while Portugal faces strong winds and Japan braces for further snowfall

Deadly flash floods hit northern Iraq on Saturday as severe thunderstorms swept across the region, including in neighbouring Iran. The city of Erbil, in Iraq, was particularly badly hit, with extensive damage to homes and businesses. Streets were inundated as torrential rain fell over a short period.