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Landslide risk in Tokat: 1 village evacuated

From Cumhuriyet · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Heavy rainfall in Tokat, Turkey, has increased the risk of landslides in Mülk village.
  • Authorities have evacuated the village and relocated residents and livestock to a safe area.
  • The governor assured that efforts are underway to ensure residents' safety and security.

Heavy rains in Turkey's Tokat province have triggered landslide risks in Mülk village, prompting an evacuation. Local authorities, including AFAD and gendarmerie teams, assessed the situation and decided to move residents and their animals to the Mülk Plateau for safety. The governor's office has set up tents to accommodate the displaced villagers.

These recent rains have created a bit more sensitivity. From that sensitivity, we consulted with our citizens about relocating to a safe area.

· Abdullah KöklüTokat Governor Abdullah Köklü explaining the decision to evacuate Mülk village.

Tokat Governor Abdullah Köklü visited the evacuated village, stating that "these recent rains have created a bit more sensitivity." He explained that after consulting with residents, the decision was made to relocate them to a safe zone. "Our citizens are working in harmony with our state and my governorship," Köklü said, emphasizing the 24/7 efforts by various directorates and the gendarmerie to ensure the safe transfer of residents.

Our citizens are working in harmony with our state and my governorship; our Directorate of Agriculture, Directorate of Forestry, Gendarmerie Command, and Special Provincial Administration are all working 24/7 with their support to ensure our citizens reach a safe place.

· Abdullah KöklüTokat Governor Abdullah Köklü describing the coordinated efforts for the evacuation.

Regarding potential flooding in the Turhal district, Governor Köklü reassured the public, "We don't have any problems. Last night, there was some unexpected rainfall in the Almus Dam basin. But for now, there is no cause for concern."

We don't have any problems. Last night, there was some unexpected rainfall in the Almus Dam basin. But for now, there is no cause for concern.

· Abdullah KöklüTokat Governor Abdullah Köklü addressing concerns about potential flooding in Turhal.
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Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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