In the wake of destructive storms that hit northwestern Turkey on November 19, 2023, search efforts are underway for 11 missing crew members of the Kafkametler, a cargo ship that sunk off the Black Sea coast. The Interior Minister, Ali Yerlikaya, confirmed the recovery of one body from the ship, which was among several maritime and land emergencies caused by the severe weather. These incidents have led to at least nine fatalities, including deaths from flooding and structural damage in various parts of the country.
The storm system extended to neighboring Bulgaria, where two fatalities were reported. Officials declared a state of emergency in the Black Sea city of Varna due to the extreme weather conditions, which included gale-force winds and heavy rain and snow.
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