Building collapses in Salqin, Idlib Countryside due to heavy rains

A building in the Idlib countryside collapsed due to the soil becoming saturated with rainwater. The building had been cracked since the earthquake that struck three years ago. No injuries were reported.

Building collapses in Salqin, Idlib Countryside due to heavy rains
23 March, 2026   22:37
NEWS DESK

Social media circulated a video showing the collapse of a multi-story building in the city of Salqin, Idlib countryside, due to heavy rains.

According to reports, the building had been cracked due to the earthquake that struck Syria and Turkey three years ago. It was reinforced at the time, but collapsed today after the soil became saturated with water. It was built on a fragile foundation and could not withstand the severe weather conditions. No injuries were reported.

For about two weeks, Syria has been experiencing unprecedented heavy rainfall, leading to floods and torrents in most of the northeastern and northwestern regions, as well as the capital, Damascus, resulting in human and material losses.

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