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Tokat Dam Alert: Evacuation Ordered for 15 Neighborhoods and 7 Villages

From Cumhuriyet · () Turkish

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  • Authorities issued an evacuation order for 15 neighborhoods and 7 villages in Tokat, Turkey, due to the Almus Dam reaching its maximum capacity.
  • Police and AFAD teams are coordinating the evacuation, with officers using megaphones to alert residents, particularly those near the riverbed.
  • The decision was made by the Turhal Disaster Coordination Board to mitigate potential flood risks from the critically full dam.

The situation in Turhal, Tokat, has escalated as the Almus Dam nears its maximum capacity, prompting an immediate evacuation order for 15 neighborhoods and 7 villages. This measure, taken by the Turhal Disaster Coordination Board, underscores the critical risk of flooding in the region. Police and AFAD teams are on the ground, working diligently to ensure residents are safely relocated. Officers have been broadcasting evacuation notices via megaphones, urging citizens, especially those residing near the river, to leave their homes as a precautionary measure. The coordinated efforts aim to prevent any potential harm or loss of property as the dam's water level reaches a critical point. This proactive step highlights the authorities' commitment to public safety in the face of potential natural disasters.

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