On Sunday, Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani held a telephone conversation with Erbil Governor Omed Xoshnaw to discuss the aftermath of the flooding that killed two civilians in Erbil last night.

They also discussed the damage caused by the floods and the impact on residents.

Kurdistan Region President Barzani expressed his condolences to the families and relatives of the flood victims and instructed Governor Xoshnaw and the relevant authorities to provide all the necessary assistance and support to those affected. He also called for the necessary measures to be taken to address the aftermath of the flooding.

For his part, Governor Xoshnaw briefed the president on the situation, the extent of the damage, and the measures taken in response. 

He also thanked Kurdistan Region President Barzani for his continued attention to and follow-up on the situation of residents and those affected by the floods.

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