Teenager among 3 dead in Turkey after floods and landslides hit southern province
Severe flooding in southern Turkey has resulted in the deaths of three individuals, including a teenager. The heavy rainfall caused the Asi river to overflow, leading to significant damage in the Hatay province. Disaster teams are currently assessing the impact on agriculture and infrastructure as rescue operations continue.
- ▪Three people have died during flooding in southern Turkey, including a 15-year-old boy.
- ▪The flooding was caused by heavy rainfall that led the Asi river to break its banks.
- ▪Significant damage to agriculture has been reported across 2,900 hectares in the affected areas.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onTeenager among 3 dead in Turkey after floods and landslides hit southern provinceOfficials say three people have died during flooding in southern TurkeyByThe Associated PressMay 21, 2026, 11:32 AM1:43ISTANBUL -- Three people have died during flooding in southern Turkey on Thursday, officials said, as the Interior Ministry issued weather warnings for 15 of the country's 81 provinces.Heavy rainfall in Hatay, the province most affected by a devastating earthquake in 2023, caused the Asi river, also known as the Orontes, to break its banks, submerging fields and villages.
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