Heavy rainfall caused flooding in Turkey.
The media, citing information from the Republic’s Emergency Situations Department, write about flooding, destruction and casualties. The disaster hit the northeast of the country, the provinces of Rize and Artvin. The Arakhvi River overflowed its banks.
At the moment, it has become known that due to extreme rains, flooding has begun. The Arkhavi River overflowed its banks, flooding the district center, roads and fields.
A similar situation is observed in the province of Rize. Search and rescue operations are underway here.
No casualties were officially reported, but according to media reports, 6 people were killed and 2 more people were injured.
Powerful and rapid flows of water caused the destruction of a three-story residential building.
Media reports about 200 residents.
Rescuers evacuated several hundred people from flooded areas.
It is also reported that the disaster struck the province of Rize for the second time in a week.
