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Deadly flooding and landslides in Artvin Province on Turkey

The Hopa district of Turkey has experienced the worst flooding and landslides in 50 years. Eight people were killed and two are missing in the northeastern Artvin province.

Advice

Travellers should avoid the Hopa district of the Arvin Province due to flooding, landslides and damaged infrastructure. The most-affected villages are reported to be Yoldere, Yesilkoy and Esmekaya.

References

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGEnriYuFcQ http://www.albawaba.com/news/flood-landslides-kill-eight-northeastern-turkey-governor-735212 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-34043346 http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/08/24/us-turkey-weather-idUSKCN0QT1TX20150824 Last updated:2020-12-13T22:12:30.499527Z

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