The rising level of the Caspian Sea (This Week, 15 June) is causing
problems not only in the Soviet Union, but also across the border in Iran.
Homes and workplaces are under water.
In Bandar Anzali, a naval jetty has been swept away. In Kelachi, the
fire station, hospital and local education offices are threatened. And much
of the population of Port Taleqani has fled as 鈥榯heir homes have been attacked
by frogs and snakes鈥�, according to the official Iranian news agency IRNAS.
