Flash floods in Syria have claimed the lives of five people, Al Jazeera reported on Saturday.
According to the report, four children drowned after being swept up by floodwaters. A separate incident saw a man die when his car became trapped in rising water.
No further details on the exact locations of the incidents, the ages of the victims, or the circumstances surrounding the deaths were immediately available. Al Jazeera cited local reports but did not provide additional official statements.
It was not clear whether emergency services had launched search and rescue operations or whether authorities expected the casualty toll to change as assessments continued. Further information may become available as local officials and agencies provide updates.