The death toll from floods in Turkey's Black Sea region has risen to 40.

Floods caused by heavy rains hit the Black Sea region in the north of the country on Wednesday, leaving 34 people dead in the province of Kastamonu, a Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) statement said.

Six others died in the Sinop province, while search efforts are ongoing for one individual in the Bartin province.

Rescue and relief operations continue in the flood-hit areas. May Allah swt make it easy on everyone effected. We have our team on the ground assessing the needs of families and will keep everyone posted on the Emergency Relief efforts.