# Bozkurt flood disaster and reconstruction

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bozkurt-flood-disaster-and-reconstruction
> Updated: 2026-08-22T11:26:38.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2.

On the fifth anniversary of the devastating flood in the Bozkurt district of Kastamonu, Turkey, officials and survivors reflected on the disaster and the subsequent reconstruction. The flood, caused by the overflowing of the Ezine Çayı on August 11, 2021, resulted in 65 deaths and 7 missing persons.

Minister of Environment, Urbanization, and Climate Change Murat Kurum noted that the Housing Development Administration of Turkey (TOKİ) completed the construction of 663 houses and 128 shops within 1.5 years. Reconstruction efforts also included new bridges, a hospital, schools, and renovated green spaces. While local business owners expressed confidence in the improved urban infrastructure, survivors continue to grapple with the emotional trauma of the event.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-22: Giresun authorities investigate unconfirmed helicopter crash report

Authorities in Giresun, Turkey, are searching for a reported helicopter in Piraziz after reports of a crash. No wreckage has been found, and officials suggest a high-voltage line fault may have caused the alarm

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/murat-kurum-marks-sixth-anniversary-of-giresun-flood-recovery

### 2026-08-10: Bozkurt marks fifth anniversary of devastating flood and reconstruction

Five years after the deadly Bozkurt flood in Kastamonu, Turkey, officials highlight completed reconstruction efforts while survivors reflect on the lasting emotional impact of the 2021 disaster.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bozkurt-marks-fifth-anniversary-of-devastating-flood-and-reconstruction

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