Heavy rains, which started in the evening in Giresun, caused floods and landslides in the city center, Tirebolu, Espiye and Doğankent districts. One house in Köseler village of Tirebolu district was destroyed, while several other houses were damaged and evacuated.
Officials said there was no one in the collapsed house and there were no injuries in the affected areas.
Tortum Waterfall in Erzurum’s Uzundere district, one of Türkiye’s top natural landmarks, is experiencing a surge in water flow with the arrival of spring. Snowmelt from nearby mountains is raising the level of Tortum Lake, increasing the waterfall’s volume.
Local shopkeeper Ömer Faruk Özgelen said, “The lake is filling, and our waterfall will soon be overflowing.” The site, popular with tourists and photographers, is expected to attract more visitors in the coming weeks, boosting regional tourism.
Taner Sarı
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