Torrential Rains Trigger Floods Across Turkey, Disrupting Life

Turkey is grappling with severe flooding after heavy rainfall battered numerous provinces, leading to widespread disruptions and damage. The Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) issued meteorological warnings for 35 provinces, deploying over 18,000 personnel and 8,000 vehicles to manage the crisis.

In the capital, Ankara, streets and underpasses were submerged, with vehicles swept away in the floodwaters. Mamak district saw cars and motorcycles engulfed by the torrents. The intense rain also caused garden walls to collapse and roads to crumble in several areas.

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We are trapped in the house with 10 people, please help.

Istanbul recorded significant rainfall, with some areas receiving 60 kilograms of rain per square meter. The Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality deployed over 5,600 personnel and 2,700 vehicles to address the numerous waterlogging incidents. In Adana's Ceyhan district, streets turned into lakes, and numerous homes, businesses, and the Ceyhan State Hospital were flooded.

Osmaniye resident Elif Akıncı described being trapped in her flooded home with 10 other people, appealing for help. Tokat experienced road collapses after a 45-minute downpour, while Yozgat saw ground floors of homes and businesses inundated, leaving many vehicles stranded. Amasya and Bursa also reported disruptions, with citizens seeking shelter from the rain. AFAD urged citizens to follow official warnings and avoid risky areas.

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Citizens should follow the warnings issued by the Directorate General of Meteorology and authorized institutions, avoid risky areas unless absolutely necessary, and comply with the measures taken.