Avalanches, Landslides, and Soil Erosion Disasters: Latest Updates

Natural Haber Gündemi @natural_haber_gundemi
Cracks in the road caused by landslides.

Recently, various regions in Turkey have experienced disasters such as avalanches, landslides, and soil erosion. These events occurred particularly after heavy snowfall.

In the Tüloğlu neighborhood of Hasankadı, a 50-meter section of the road experienced soil erosion. Residents of this neighborhood, which has 130 households, are concerned about the safety of their homes.

Neighborhood head Engin Karataş summarizes the situation, stating, "We expect the authorities to solve this problem." AFAD teams have arrived to conduct inspections in the area.

A similar situation occurred in Hopa, Artvin, where a two-story house was dragged 50 meters due to a landslide. Fortunately, no one was inside the house at the time.

In Bartın, a fire broke out on the roof of a building, which was brought under control by fire crews. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

A fire on a building.

These types of natural disasters also highlight the effects of climate change. It is crucial for citizens to be cautious and heed the warnings of the authorities.

Natural Haber Gündemi @natural_haber_gundemi

Recently, various regions in Turkey have experienced disasters such as avalanches, landslides, and soil erosion. In Rize, a landslide in Aşağı Durak village affected 4 houses and blocked the village road. Emergency teams evacuated the houses during the crisis.

A similar situation occurred in Duzce, where melting snow caused a landslide, blocking access to 4 villages and 2 neighborhoods. Teams are working hard to clear the roads.

In Rize, avalanches in Ayder Plateau have negatively impacted tourism activities. The Rize Governorship has warned citizens to be cautious of av...