Date | 4–5 February 2020 |
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Location | Bahçesaray, Van, Turkey |
Coordinates | 38°7′43″N 42°48′27″E / 38.12861°N 42.80750°E |
Cause | Heavy snowfall |
Deaths | 4 Feb: 5 5 Feb: 36 Total: 41 |
Non-fatal injuries | 84 |
In February 2020, two avalanches occurred near Bahçesaray in Turkey's eastern Van Province. The first, on 4 February, buried two vehicles, leading to a rescue operation involving around 350 people. The second, on 5 February, occurred while this operation was ongoing. At least 41 people were killed in the two avalanches, with 84 others being injured, six seriously.