Flash flood and landslide block Sivas highway, traffic resumes after cleanup

A flash flood triggered by heavy rainfall has disrupted traffic on the D-100 highway in Sivas, Turkey. The deluge caused a landslide, depositing mud and debris onto the roadway and forcing its closure.

The incident occurred in the district center, specifically along the D-100 highway in Yukarıkale Mahallesi, during the evening hours. The resulting mud and water accumulation led to significant traffic delays, with long queues of vehicles forming on the blocked section of the highway.

Emergency response teams from the Koyulhisar Municipality and the District Special Administration were dispatched to the scene. They initiated cleaning operations to remove the mud and debris from the road.

After approximately three hours of intensive work, the highway was cleared and reopened to traffic. However, passage was controlled as operations continued to ensure full safety. The cause of the flash flood and subsequent landslide is attributed to the intense rainfall in the region.