Kapisre Creek is the main water stream of Arhavi in the eastern Black Sea Region of Turkey. On July 22, 2021 heavy rain caused the water levels on the creek to rise, causing significant flooding in Arhavi.[1]

Description

The Kapisre Creek is 35 kilometres (22 mi) long.[2] The creek is notable for rafting activities.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "The toll of the flood disaster in Artvin is heavy; 39 buildings were destroyed, 1,459 damaged - English haberleri". www.dha.com.tr. Retrieved 2021-08-18.
  2. ↑ "Arhavi". arhavitso.org.tr. Archived from the original on 22 April 2019. Retrieved 7 December 2019.
  3. ↑ Torun (1998). Her yönüyle Artvin ve örnek bir köy incelemesi. Sakarya/Artvin Turizm ve Folklor Derneği. p. 87. ISBN 9759657600.

41°21′07″N 41°17′48″E / 41.3520°N 41.2966°E / 41.3520; 41.2966

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