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Turkey: Flood: 1998/08
GLIDE: EQ-1998-000201-TUR
| Period | 1998/08 |
|---|---|
| Country or District | Turkey |
| Event Type | Flood |
| Outline | A major flood has occurred on 7 August 1998 due to heavy rainfall. |
| Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Human Impact | Physical Impact | Others |
| Turkey - Floods in Trabzon OCHA Situation Report No.1 | ||
| At least 10 people were killed and 50 are missing, feared drowned. | Floods and following landslides have destroyed over 50 homes, the village mosque and school. | |
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Report/Articles
OCHA Situation Report No.1 1998/08/12
A major flood has occurred in the eastern districts of Trabzon Province on 7 August 1998 due to heavy rainfall after an extended heatwave in the eastern Black Sea region.
Geographycal Data
map of Turkey (by Texas Univ.)
[ERI Emergency Relief Information]
OCHA Situation Report No.1 1998/08/12
The Prime Minister has earmarked funds of up to 100 thousand US dollars for initial relief assistance.