Kermanshah (IP) - Heavy downpours, leading to heavy amounts of water moving downstream and potentially causing local rivers to overflow their banks in Iran's western province of Kermanshah.

Iran Press/Iran news: Officials in Kermanshah warned about the possibility of massive flood as water levels in major rivers including Qarasu rose dramatically.

Rescue forces ready to assist in key aspects of confronting flood-hit areas in Iran's western province of Kermanshah, Iran Press reported.

Vice President Es'haq Jahangiri traveled to the province on Sunday to coordinate rescue efforts for people trapped in flood-hit areas.

The western province of Kermanshah was pounded by heavy rain as of Sunday afternoon, with officials urging over 19,000 people living near rivers to leave their homes. 101

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