Türkiye delivers aid to flood-hit Bosnia and Herzegovina

By Zlatan Kapic

KONJIC, Bosnia and Herzegovina (AA) - Türkiye on Sunday announced plans to deliver a comprehensive package of disaster relief to flood-hit areas in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Writing on X, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan offered condolences to those killed in the floods in Bosnia and Herzegovina and also wished a speedy recovery to the injured.

"We are delivering our aid including emergency shelter and nutrition needs to the region … where the lifeless bodies of 18 people were reached and search and rescue operations for 40 people continue," he added.

The package include 96 generators, 60 containers, 168 beds, 84 kitchen sets, 1,050 blankets, 1,130 food parcels and provisions, two tons of flour, 10 water drainage pumps, two water pallets, personal care sets, air conditioners, refrigerators, and drinking water, Erdogan announced.

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- Türkiye ready to help meet any needs

Visiting the hardest-hit regions, Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) Deputy head Hamza Tasdelen said Türkiye is ready to meet all shelter needs and whatever needs to be done in the region.

Osman Catic, mayor of the city of Konjic, voiced gratitude to Türkiye, saying that AFAD's support would provide necessary shelter for displaced residents.

The recent flooding has left 18 people killed and caused widespread damage across Bosnia and Herzegovina.

*Writing by Yasin Gungor