Turkey: two provinces affected by the earthquake, flooded with heavy rains

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In the provinces of Sanlıurfa and Adiyaman affected by the earthquake, 10 people died as a result of heavy rainfall and mudflows caused by them, more three are missing. In some areas, mudflows flooded the streets and first floors of buildings, CNN Türk reports.

Mudflows washed away vehicles along with passengers, and then rescuers who tried to help the victims get out. The streets of some settlements have turned into rivers.

Meteorologists warn that heavy rains will continue in the coastal regions of the Marmara, Mediterranean and Black Seas, the central part of the country, as well as in the east.

According to the main meteorological department, in six Provinces in the east of the country have been declared orange (the third of four) levels of danger due to adverse weather conditions.