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Law No. 4373 on protection against flood.

Country/Territory
Türkiye
Document type
Legislation
Date
1943
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Journal No. 5310, 21 January 1943.
Subject
Water
Keyword
Flood Hazards Early warning system
Geographical area
Asia, Black Sea, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia
Abstract

The aim of this Law is to prevent losses and minimize the negative effects of river floods. It sets forth the preventive measures to be taken and the rules and procedures to be followed when there is a probability flood and the rules and procedures to be followed when emergency intervention is needed. The Law also defines the duties and responsibilities of local authorities and the General Directorate of State Hydraulic Works.

Full text
Turkish
Website
www.dsi.gov.tr

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Decree by the Council of Ministers No. 2015/7883 regarding declaration of the area in Erzin district in Hatay as area under risk of flood.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2015

Keyword: Flood, Risk assessment/management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX