Floods in Turkey
Floods in Turkey occur frequently, affecting various regions, particularly those with riverine areas and prolonged heavy rainfall.[1] According to the Turkish Disaster Database, between 1960 and 2014, Turkey experienced 1,076 flood events, resulting in 795 fatalities and economic damages estimated at approximately $800 million.[2][3] The Kızılırmak, Sakarya, and Fırat rivers are the most notable river basins contributing to these floods. The Marmara region, including Istanbul, and the Black Sea region, particularly provinces such as Kastamonu and Sinop, experienced flooding due to heavy rainfall.[4]
References
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