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