In February 2022, a severe blizzard hit parts of Iran, particularly affecting the northern regions. The extreme weather caused heavy snowfall, leading to road closures, stranded vehicles, and significant disruptions to daily life. Tragically, the blizzard resulted in several fatalities, with reports indicating that at least 10 people lost their lives due to the harsh conditions. Rescue operations were launched to assist those affected and to clear the roads for safe passage.
The Iran blizzard occurred in February 1972. It was one of the deadliest blizzards in history, resulting in the deaths of thousands of people in rural areas of Iran.
Schoolhouse Blizzard happened in 1888.
The worst blizzard in the world is generally considered to be the Iran Blizzard of February 1972. This blizzard resulted in the death of more than 4,000 people and is one of the deadliest blizzards in recorded history. It blanketed rural areas in Iran with up to 26 feet of snow, causing widespread devastation and loss of life.
20 million dollars was the cost of the damage.
April Fool's Day Blizzard happened in 1997.
Operation Ivy Blizzard happened on 2003-12-17.
The 1972 Iran blizzard dropped up to 26 feet (7.92 meters) of snow in some areas. This massive amount of snow resulted in significant devastation and loss of life in the region.
Iran hostage crisis happened in 1981.
Order of the Pleiades - Iran - happened in 1957.
The worst blizzard in terms of casualties was like the 1972 Iranian Blizzard, occurring in early February of that year. The storm dumped more than 10 feet of snow over vast swaths of Northern Iran. More than 4000 people died; in several villages, there were no survivors.
Southeastern Iran at 1:56 AM UTC (5:26 AM Iran Standard Time) on December 26, 2003.
Anglo-Soviet invasion of Iran happened on 1941-08-25.