The Directorate of Meteorology predicted that the impact of the highly effective atmospheric depression that hits the country will continue, causing heavy rainfall and thunderstorms in most governorates, with a greater concentration in the northern and coastal areas.
In a bulletin issued on Monday, May 4, 2026, the Directorate indicated that some of the rainfall will be severe, especially in the highlands, which raises the possibility of flooding and local flooding.
During the past hours, various Syrian governorates witnessed heavy rains accompanied by strong thunderstorms, which led to material damage in a number of areas, especially in private properties and agricultural crops, amid warnings of the continuation of the weather activity in the coming hours.
Damage to agricultural crops
Thunderstorms and active winds caused damage to a number of plastic agricultural houses in the countryside of Homs and Hama, in addition to recording damage to wheat, barley and vegetable crops as a result of heavy rains, according to photos and videos circulated on social media.
In the Syrian coast, heavy rains led to a rise in the water level in the streets and the disruption of traffic in some areas in Latakia province, while emergency teams worked to open road drains and treat blockages caused by the floods.
The competent authorities confirmed that they are following up on the situation on the ground, and are working to assess the agricultural damages, and the civil defense teams are working to respond to every emergency.
Weather Warnings
The Civil Defense stressed through its official IDs the need to reduce speed, especially at turns, slopes and road junctions for drivers under the prevailing weather conditions, to avoid slips on the roads, and the need to verify the technical condition of the car, the brakes, and windshield wipers, and to avoid wrong behaviors that distract attention while driving, such as using a mobile phone.
The meteorological department expects the depression to continue until the end of this week, warning of the formation of floods, low visibility, and wind activity in exposed areas, ranging between 65 and 80 kilometers per hour.