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Turkey:Flash Flood:2006/11/01

Duration	2006/11/01	Flash floods caused by torrential rain have killed 21 people across southeast Turkey, most swept away in their vehicles, officials said on Wednesday.
Country or District	Turkey
Name	Flash Flood

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