Floods in Turkey occur frequently, affecting various regions, particularly those with riverine areas and prolonged heavy rainfall. 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.
Floods in Turkey occur frequently, affecting various regions, particularly those with riverine areas and prolonged heavy rainfall. 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.
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