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Yeşilırmak River Flooding Inundates Homes and Farmland in Amasya, Turkey

Occurred 9 May 2026·Detected 18 May 2026·
🇹🇷 Amasya, northern Turkey, along the Yeşilırmak River6 reportsEnded 19 May 2026
Natural CatastrophePropertyMarine CargoEnergyCasualty & Liability

Heavy rainfall persisting for approximately one week in Amasya, Turkey has caused the Yeşilırmak River to overflow its banks. The flooding has inundated residential properties and agricultural land in the affected area. The event is driven by sustained severe precipitation rather than a single acute storm event.

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Part of:Global Extreme Heat and Severe Weather Episode – May 2026 (Extended)(2 related events)

Impact verdict

Low impact. The event appears localised to Amasya province with limited detail on structural damage or casualties; agricultural and residential losses are expected but the geographic scope is small.

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Affected countries

🇹🇷 Turkey

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