Not only the massive rainfall, but also the interference in the natural rivers are likely to have caused the worst flooding in Turkey for years.
Istanbul – The floods in northern Turkey increased the death toll to 58. Numerous people are still missing, said Interior Minister Süleyman Soylu on Saturday evening in the city of Kastamonu.
Heavy rains in the past few days have led to the worst flooding in years in the Turkish Black Sea region. Whole houses were swept away by the floods and bridges collapsed, as can be seen in pictures. More than 2,000 people were brought to safety in Kastamonu, Sinop and Bartin provinces.
According to experts, in addition to climate change, the straightening of rivers and the narrowing of the Ezine River in the Bozkurt district are also a factor in the severe flooding. dpa
