Erzurum, Turkey—Two people died in Eastern Turkey on Tuesday after heavy rainfall triggered localized flash floods. The deluge hit rural settlements near the mountainous border regions with little warning. Rescuers found both victims near a flooded waterway.

The storms began late Monday night and continued through the early hours of Tuesday. Rapid runoff overwhelmed local drainage channels and caused small streams to burst their banks. Water surged through city streets, sweeping away parked vehicles and damaging ground-floor homes.

Search and rescue teams from the national disaster agency arrived on the scene before dawn. They focused their efforts on low-lying areas where residents reported people trapped by the rising water. The difficult terrain and muddy conditions complicated their movement.

The local governor’s office confirmed that two bodies were retrieved from the flood debris. Multiple people were treated for injuries and shock at a regional hospital. Power lines in several villages have been downed, leading to widespread electricity outages.

Engineers are currently inspecting bridges and arterial roads for structural damage. Preliminary reports indicate significant damage to agricultural lands, which are essential to the local economy. Farmers have lost equipment and storage infrastructure to the surging water.

Authorities have urged residents to stay away from riverbeds and flood-prone zones. Meteorological services are warning that more precipitation is likely in the coming days as the unstable weather pattern persists. Schools in the most affected districts remain closed.

The government has launched a relief operation to support the affected communities. This includes the provision of emergency food, clean water, and temporary bedding for those who lost their residences. The disaster management agency continues to coordinate the response from local hubs.

Cleanup operations have started in the town centers, where deep layers of silt cover the roads. Residents are working alongside municipal crews to clear the paths and assess personal property losses. The focus remains on stabilizing the region before the next anticipated storm.