Floods continue to hit Black Sea region, two more people die

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Two people have been killed and 11 have been injured in floods in Rize province triggered by heavy rain in the Black Sea region.

Interior Minister Süleyman Soylu said they have been facing problems reaching 12 villages but all rescue team units were working in the region.

People injured in landslides in the villages of Yamaç and Köprübaş in Çayeli district were taken to the hospital.

A day before, four people were killed in Artvin, another Black Sea province.

Soylu said search and rescue efforts were ongoing for one person who was reported missing. However, later on, it was stated that the rescue team had found the person's body in an area near his home.

Soylu added that two people are currently hospitalized and are expected to be discharged after treatment.

President and Justice and Development Party (AKP) Chair Recep Tayyip Erdoğan "has clear instructions on damage assessment and other matters," he said.

The Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) also said 80 people trapped by floods in Rize had been rescued.

Authorities said many homes had been damaged and at least three were completely destroyed.

Meanwhile, rainfall in the region has started picking up again.

Authorities said many homes had been damaged while three were completely destroyed.

Meanwhile, rainfall in the region has started picking up again. (TP/VK)