Rize floods cause 1 billion lira in damages

Severe rainfall and subsequent flooding in Rize, Turkey, have caused an estimated 1 billion 42 million lira in damages. Rize Governor İhsan Selim Baydaş reported that the heavy precipitation, which reached nearly 200 kilograms per square meter in some areas, primarily impacted the coastal districts of İyidere and Pazar, as well as Derepazarı, Ardeşen, and Tunca.

Damage includes destruction to roads, businesses, vehicles, agricultural areas, walls, and residential homes. While the financial impact is significant, officials noted that no loss of life occurred during the event. Emergency teams from various departments, including the Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency and the General Directorate of Highways, have conducted assessments at approximately 200 locations. Efforts to repair damaged infrastructure and finalize damage assessments are ongoing.