Lorestan - (IP) - A city in the western Iranian province of Lorestan was under water Monday as parts of the country continued to be battered by the flood.

Iran Press/Iran news: Houses in Mamulan city submerged underwater as heavy rain brought a flood to the city.

Flash floods cut off roads to the city and the governor of Lorestan province declared an emergency situation, Iran Press reported.

Thousands of people have been urged to leave their homes in the province of Lorestan as a state of emergency has been declared in several cities.

Flood has also damaged the optical fiber cables in the province of Ilam, disconnecting the province’s telecommunications network.

Some parts of Iran is under alert for flooding from heavy rains. 101

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