Landslide alarm in Erzincan: Urgent evacuation requested

Landslide alarm in Erzincan: Urgent evacuation requested

28.08.2026 20:30

Due to soil movement observed in the mountainous area of the Üzümlü district of Erzincan, a high landslide risk has arisen. While the Üzümlü Municipality has requested the urgent evacuation of citizens with structures below the risky area, it also announced that the road next to the Korkoru Arkı will be closed to traffic.

Due to soil movement in the Üzümlü district of Erzincan, a high landslide risk has emerged. An announcement was made by the Üzümlü Municipality on the matter.

SOIL MOVEMENT OBSERVED, "URGENT EVACUATION" WARNING ISSUED

Soil movement was observed in the mountainous terrain on the western part of the Kurt Yuvası location in Üçler Neighborhood and in the upper section of the Korkoru Stream.

Landslide risk in Erzincan

Stating that there is a high landslide risk in the region, residents with structures in the lower part of the said area were asked to be urgently evacuated for the safety of life and property.

Landslide risk in Erzincan

ROAD WILL BE CLOSED TO TRAFFIC

It was reported that the road passing by the Korkoru Stream will also be closed to traffic for security reasons. 

Landslide risk in Erzincan

Citizens were asked not to approach the area with landslide risk and to take the warnings of authorities into account.

Landslide in Erzincan

DANGER ON CAMERA

Meanwhile, the soil movement in the region was recorded by a citizen with a mobile phone camera.

Landslide in Erzincan

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