Rize and Trabzon hit by severe rainfall and landslides

heavy rainfall landslides flooding Black Sea region natural disaster

Severe rainfall and subsequent landslides have caused significant disruption across Turkey’s Black Sea region, particularly in the provinces of Rize and Trabzon. In Rize, Governor İhsan Selim Baydaş described the event as the province’s largest disaster of the year. Heavy precipitation, with some areas recording up to 186 kg per square meter, triggered landslides and flooding. In the Pazar district, a landslide struck a two-story home, trapping a family of six who were eventually rescued through a window. In the Derepazarı district, approximately 50 landslides were reported, affecting eight neighborhoods and forcing the evacuation of several homes.

In Trabzon, rainfall reached approximately 50 kg per square meter in various locations, leading to flooding on streets and in businesses. Emergency response efforts are underway, with over 500 personnel and hundreds of vehicles deployed by agencies including AFAD, the General Directorate of Highways, and local municipalities. While infrastructure damage, road closures, and electricity outages have been reported, no fatalities have been confirmed in the affected areas so far. Authorities have issued warnings for continued heavy rain and potential further flooding or landslides in the region.

Entities

AFAD · Ahmet Metin Genç · Artvin · Meteoroloji Genel Müdürlüğü · Rize · Saffet Mete · Tahir Şahin · Trabzon · Trabzon Metropolitan Municipality · ÇAYKUR · İhsan Selim Baydaş

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 4 SOURCES] A Crisis Desk was established in Trabzon to manage the heavy rainfall response. www.sesvertrabzon.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] 135 kg of precipitation per square meter fell in İyidere, Rize.
[● 4 SOURCES] Rainfall in the Black Sea region may reach 51 to 100 kg/m2. www.aydinses.com · www.gazeteabc.com
[● 6 SOURCES] Strong winds of 40-60 km/h are expected in southeastern Anatolia. objektif17.com · www.aydinses.com · www.pressturk.com
[● 6 SOURCES] Heavy rainfall is expected in Trabzon, Rize, and Artvin. objektif17.com · www.aydinses.com · www.gazeteabc.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Fog and haze are expected in several regions during the morning hours. objektif17.com · www.aydinses.com
[● 5 SOURCES] 533 personnel and 407 vehicles are deployed for emergency response in Trabzon. www.safakgazete.com · www.sesvertrabzon.com
[● 8 SOURCES] Approximately 50 kg of precipitation per square meter has fallen in Trabzon. www.safakgazete.com · www.sesvertrabzon.com · www.benguturk.com · www.gazetezebra.com.tr
[● 8 SOURCES] Approximately 50 kg of precipitation per square meter fell in parts of Trabzon. www.safakgazete.com · www.sesvertrabzon.com · www.gazetezebra.com.tr · www.benguturk.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Some homes and businesses were evacuated as a precautionary measure. www.ilkhaber-gazetesi.com
[● 6 SOURCES] 114 emergency calls were received in Trabzon regarding the rainfall. www.safakgazete.com · www.benguturk.com · www.sesvertrabzon.com · www.gazetezebra.com.tr
[● 2 SOURCES] There have been no fatalities in Rize following the heavy rainfall. www.ilkhaber-gazetesi.com