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Turkey: AFAD Takes Precautions Against Rising Water Levels at Almus Dam

Occurred 20 May 2026·Detected 20 May 2026·
🇹🇷 Almus Dam (Almus Barajı), Tokat Province, northern Turkey4 reportsEnded 25 May 2026
Natural CatastropheEnvironmental & IndustrialPropertyMarine CargoEnergyCasualty & Liability

AFAD (Disaster and Emergency Management Authority) President Ali Hamza Pehlivan has announced that all precautions have been taken against the risk of water levels rising beyond expected levels at Almus Dam, with water flowing through the spillway. The situation represents a heightened flood risk in the area around the dam. Authorities are on alert for potential water level increases exceeding forecasts.

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Impact verdict

Low impact. LOW: Historical recalibration. The event may be locally severe or geopolitically notable, but the available reporting does not evidence a concrete London Market loss pathway such as named insured asset damage, vessel/cargo loss, port/airspace/waterway closure, energy/facility outage, claims/loss estimate, reinsurance impact, sanctions asset action, or pricing/capacity response.

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Affected countries

🇹🇷 Turkey

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