Landslides Triggered by Heavy Rain in Artvin, Türkiye

Heavy rain and wind in Artvin’s Hopa district in Türkiye led to landslides yesterday, with dramatic footage captured on mobile phones. The inclement weather disrupted life in the region, but conditions normalized by evening. In Hopa’s Ortahopa neighborhood, softened soil caused a landslide on Sahil Street, sending soil and rock fragments onto the street. Fortunately, there were no injuries or fatalities, though a building was evacuated as a precaution. The landslide was recorded in real-time by nearby residents.