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Torrential rainfall causes flooding, disruption in eastern Turkey

Torrential rainfall causes flooding, disruption in eastern Turkey

Severe impact was reported in Karlıova, Bingöl, following heavy rainfall.

Torrential rains and floods stop life in the Western Black Sea region

Torrential rains and floods stop life in the Western Black Sea region

Heavy rain, especially in Kastamonu and Bartın provinces, has caused damage. Streams have overflowed and bridges have collapsed. There are "high risk" warnings for a total of five cities.

There are 246 active hydroelectric power plants in Turkey’s Black Sea region

There are 246 active hydroelectric power plants in Turkey’s Black Sea region

While Giresun is the province which has the highest hydroelectric power production potential with 32 percent, it is followed by Trabzon with 26 percent, by Rize with 18.8 percent and by Ordu with 13.3 percent.

"Disaster Is Not Natural, But Created by Humans"

Black Sea Floodings

"Disaster Is Not Natural, But Created by Humans"

According to architect Demirkan, the flooding in Giresun has been caused by human error.

29 July 2009 Saliha Yayla