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12 hospitalized after torrential rains trigger severe floods in northern Turkey

At least 12 people were hospitalized with minor injuries as firefighters, police and disaster teams rescued stranded residents and cleared debris, Anadolu said.

  • On Tuesday, torrential rains triggered severe flooding in Havza, Samsun province, inundating homes and businesses near Turkey's Black Sea coast and sweeping away vehicles.
  • Heavy rainfall late Tuesday caused rivers in Havza to overflow, sending waters rushing down streets; Anadolu Agency reported basement and ground floors of several properties were submerged.
  • At least 12 people were hospitalized with minor injuries, Anadolu Agency reported, with some reaching the hospital independently while others received assistance from medical teams.
  • Firefighters, police, and disaster teams were deployed to rescue stranded residents and clear debris from streets. Video footage showed a driver waiting atop a truck for rescue.
  • None of the injured were in serious condition, Anadolu Agency reported, as emergency teams continue to assess damage and clear debris throughout the flooded district.
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In Turkey, diluvian rains caused torrents of mud, taking everything over their passage on Tuesday, 12 May. At least 12 wounded are to be deplored.

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Heavy flooding in the north of Turkey submerged the province of Samsun. Rivers and rivers crossed the banks, buildings were flooded, cars were carried away. At least twelve people suffered minor injuries.

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Streams overflowed after torrential rains hit Samsun last night and vehicles were swept away - Schools were closed today

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There were severe floods in northern Turkey. Flash floods submerged houses and shops, swept away cars. At least twelve people were injured.

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