Severe Storm Sinks Boats on Kocaeli Coast

A severe storm caused chaos on the shore of the Gulf of Izmit in the Kocaeli province of Türkiye. Seven boats sank due to waves exceeding 2 meters of height. The General Directorate of Meteorology warned citizens against threats such as blown-away roofs, falling trees or poles, and natural gas poisoning. All sea expeditions were canceled.