Death toll rises as severe flooding hits northern Turkey

Flood waters sweep by in Bozkurt town, Kastamonu province (IHA/AP)

The death toll from severe floods and mudslides that struck northern Turkey has risen to 27 after 10 more bodies were recovered by rescue teams overnight.

The floods battered the Black Sea coastal provinces of Bartin, Kastamonu, Sinop and Samsun on Wednesday, demolishing homes and bridges and sweeping away cars.