TUI issues travel alert to holidaymakers as parts of Europe hit by 'unusual adverse' weather

TUI has issued a travel warning to customers amid 'unusual adverse weather conditions' in parts of Europe.

A number of holiday destinations - including Greece, Turkey and Bulgaria - have been hit by severe rainstorms in recent days which have led to a number of deaths.

A flash flood at a campsite in north-western Turkey near the border with Bulgaria killed at least four people — with two found dead on Wednesday — and carried away bungalow homes.

Another two people died in Istanbul, Turkey’s largest city, where Tuesday’s storms inundated hundreds of homes and workplaces.

In Greece, a record rainfall caused at least two deaths near the central city of Volos and three people were reported missing.

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People have also been banned from driving in parts of the country including Pieria, Thessalia, Sporades, Evia and Fthiotida due to the conditions.

In Bulgaria, a storm caused floods on the country’s southern Black Sea coast. The body of a missing tourist was recovered from the sea on Wednesday, raising the overall death toll to three.

TUI has now issued an update to holidaymakers who are expected to be going to destinations affected by the weather this week.

TUI said: "We are currently seeing unusual adverse weather conditions in a small number of destinations across Europe which we know is causing concern for some of our customers due to travel.

"Please be assured that we actively monitor weather conditions in all the destinations we visit to be sure it is safe for our customers and colleagues. Should there be any concerns about a destination then we will be in direct contact with customers with options for their holiday.

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