November 12, 2015•Update: November 12, 2015
ARTVIN, Turkey
At least three people have died in heavy rains and landslides which hit Turkey’s northeastern province of Artvin on Thursday.
According to Artvin Governor Kemal Cirit, a 74-year-old man lost his life when a landslide engulfed him in front of his house in Borcka district. The man was taken to a local hospital but died later of his injuries.
Meanwhile, the Provincial Prime Ministry Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) said at least two other people died and 11 were injured following heavy rainfall in Artvin’s Borcka and Murgul districts.
On Wednesday a three-year-old girl lost her life in Artvin when heavy rains triggered a landslide which caused a building collapse.
Citizens were warned not to enter damaged houses, to leave the roads empty for the emergency services and not to use telephones unless absolutely necessary.
Schools have been closed for two days in Borcka and Murgul districts.
