Talabani Announces High-Level Committee and Compensation Fund Following Chamchamal Flooding

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Deputy Prime Minister, Qubad Talabani.

Qubad Talabani, Deputy Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region, has announced the formation of a high-level committee to manage the consequences of the severe rains and flooding that struck Chamchamal and surrounding areas on Wednesday. He confirmed that those affected by the disaster will be compensated through a newly established support fund.

Speaking at a press conference on 10 December 2025 at the Chamchamal Municipality, Talabani stated that the committee will assess the scale of the damage and oversee relief efforts. He emphasised that the government’s immediate priority is to address the needs of local residents by providing temporary shelter to families whose homes have been damaged, securing clean drinking water, and restoring essential public services.

Talabani also addressed concerns over responsibility and accountability, insisting that no negligence will be overlooked. While he clarified that no particular individual or institution has so far been blamed, he stressed that the investigative committee will ultimately determine responsibility for the incident.

“We must be realistic,” he noted. “A total of 127 mm of rain fell within just 24 hours — a torrential and unexpected natural disaster.”

In addition to forming the investigative and assessment committee, the Deputy Prime Minister confirmed the establishment of a dedicated support fund designed to ensure financial compensation reaches affected families in Chamchamal.

To be updated…


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