# Flooding and agricultural damage in Malatya

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/flooding-and-agricultural-damage-in-malatya
> Updated: 2026-08-21T05:28:13.000Z. Sources: 27. Developments: 2.

Heavy rainfall and flooding in the Hekimhan district of Malatya caused significant damage to homes, warehouses, barns, and vehicles. The flooding, caused by overflowing local streams such as the Uma, Sarıl, and Kızıldere, also impacted livestock and agricultural production.

Specifically, the timing of the storms coincided with the apricot harvest, leading to substantial damage to trees and crops. Later assessments indicated that approximately 11,000 decares of land were affected. 

In response, emergency teams including AFAD and local municipal units were deployed for recovery. Political officials have since conducted field visits to monitor damage assessment reports for the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and have discussed the necessity of permanent infrastructure solutions to mitigate future flood risks in stream beds.

## Claims

- The Turkish Grain Board (TMO) set the purchase price for Giresun quality hazelnuts at 255 TL per kilogram. (single source)
- The TMO set the purchase price for Levant quality hazelnuts at 250 TL per kilogram. (single source)
- Free market prices for hazelnuts are currently lower than TMO rates, with Giresun at 207.50 TL, Trabzon at 193 TL, and Ordu at 186 TL. (single source)
- TMO is scheduled to begin physical hazelnut purchases on August 24. (single source)
- Hazelnut producers have begun living in tents near drying areas to protect crops from theft and weather. (single source)
- Producers expressed dissatisfaction with the official prices and the reported harvest yields. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-21: Turkish agricultural sectors face rising costs and market volatility

Turkish agricultural and small business sectors face rising costs, falling product values, and high labor wages, with olive oil exporters specifically struggling against new US customs duties.

20 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/malatya-deputy-assesses-flood-damage-to-apricot-crops

### 2026-08-16: Malatya flooding causes damage to homes and apricot harvests

Heavy rainfall in Malatya's Hekimhan district has caused flooding in homes, barns, and warehouses, while also damaging apricot harvests during the peak collection period.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hekimhan-malatya-hit-by-heavy-rain-and-flooding

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