2020 Van avalanches
In February 2020, two avalanches occurred near Bahçesaray in Turkey's eastern Van Province. The first, on 4 February, buried two vehicles, leading to a rescue operation involving around 350 people. The second, on 5 February, occurred while this operation was ongoing. At least 41 people were killed in the two avalanches, with 84 others being injured, six seriously.
Bahçesaray Bahçesaray | |
| Date | 4–5 February 2020 |
|---|---|
| Location | Bahçesaray, Van, Turkey |
| Coordinates | 38°7′43″N 42°48′27″E |
| Cause | Heavy snowfall |
| Deaths | 4 Feb: 5 5 Feb: 36 Total: 41 |
| Non-fatal injuries | 84 |
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.