EU Provides Flood-Relief Affected Communities in Iraq

ECHO

EU staff sitting with a family, that seems to be one of those affected by the floods.

The European Union (EU) announced on Wednesday, 24 December 2025, that it is providing €100,000 in humanitarian funding to assist the most affected people following the severe flooding caused by heavy rainfall in northern Iraq earlier this month.

The EU Delegation to Iraq reported that the EU funding supports the Iraqi Red Crescent Society in delivering much-needed emergency assistance, including essential household items, food assistance, winter supplies, hygiene items, cash support, and basic health and water services.

It added that the humanitarian aid will directly benefit over 16,000 people whose homes, livelihoods, and access to basic services were severely disrupted by the floods. The funding is part of the EU’s overall contribution to the Disaster Response Emergency Fund (DREF) of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).

Between 9 and 12 December 2025, heavy rainfall triggered flash floods across several governorates in northern Iraq, including Sulaymaniyah, Kirkuk, Erbil, and Nineveh, with the most affected being the Chamchamal town in Sulaymaniyah. Hundreds of homes and public facilities were damaged, forcing families to evacuate and leaving many without adequate shelter, food, and access to essential services. The floods compounded existing vulnerabilities, particularly for families already affected by economic hardship and winter conditions. 



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