Türkiye: Earthquake and flooding impact in Adiyaman province
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02/05/2023
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Two earthquakes hit southern Türkiye on 6 February 2023, affecting Adiyaman province. As at 6 March, a total of 307,000 people were reported to be displaced in the province. On 15 March, flooding resulting from torrential rains also hit the earthquake-affected provinces of Adiyaman and Sanliurfa, killing 20 people, including at least two in Adiyaman. As at 16 March, three people were reported missing in Tut district in the province. The floods overwhelmed survivors of the earthquakes, who had been living in temporary tents and camps following the earthquakes, resulting in further displacement.