Rare Heavy Snowfall Blankets Erbil After 6 Years - Iraq

Rare Heavy Snowfall Blankets Erbil After 6 Years - Iraq

Residents of Baharka district celebrate the first significant snowfall in six years, which has blanketed the outskirts of Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Families and youth took to the streets to express joy, playing in the snow and taking commemorative photos just two days before the 2026 New Year. This rare weather event, the first of its kind since 2019, has transformed the landscape into a winter wonderland, bringing a festive atmosphere to the local community. December 29, 2025. Photo by Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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  • ILEA005010004
  • Registered date
  • 2025/12/29 00:00:00
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  • Abaca Press / Kyodo News Images
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  • Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACA
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  • 5600 × 4000 pixel
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  • 1 dpi
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