Workers trying to rescue people in a flooded basement in the Black Sea province of Samsun; Source AA
-Nine people, including six children reported to be killed in Samsun flooding.
-Still one people is said to be missing in the Black Sea port city of Samsun. More than 21 are said to be injured.
-Heavy rainfall caused Mert River to overflow. The Yılandere Bridge over Mert River collapsed due to the intensity of the water.
-Several houses were damaged in eastern province of Erzurum too.
-Three search and rescue helicopters currently working in the area.
-Floods is the second most destructive natural disaster in Turkey after earthquakes. Flash flood in Turkey in 2009 killed 31 people.
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