Floods and hail strike farmers in Tokat; Chamber of Agriculture moves to assess damage

Quick summary

Severe rainfall, hail and floods affecting Tokat caused serious damage to agricultural land. The Chamber of Agriculture is monitoring the acceleration of damage assessment; following the assessment, farmers will be able to apply for state support.

Why it matters

This disaster occurring during the critical production season could lead to increases in grain and vegetable prices in the region and will affect consumers purchasing these products. Farmers are waiting for the completion of the damage assessment process; they need to follow this process in order to receive state support.

Key takeaways

• ›Extreme rainfall, hail, and flooding have caused significant damage to agricultural land in Tokat city center and surrounding districts.
• ›The Tokat Chamber of Agriculture has pledged to closely oversee damage assessment to ensure it is completed quickly and fairly.
• ›Farmers will be able to apply for state support once damage assessment is finalized; extreme weather events in the region are becoming more frequent.