Intense rainfall in Izmir, Türkiye, has brought the city to a halt, with streets resembling lakes and vehicles submerged. Following a weather warning from the General Directorate of Meteorology, the heavy rain began last evening and continued overnight. Particularly affecting central districts like Buca and Bornova, the flooding compelled citizens to seek refuge in road shelters, while others navigated the inundated streets by rolling up their trousers
Izmir Grapples with Severe Flooding After Heavy Rainfall
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A fire that began in agricultural land in Çanakkale’s Kepez district, Türkiye, spread rapidly to forested areas, fueled by wind. Intensive firefighting efforts by air and land crews are ongoing. Drone footage captured the extensive damage to villas in the Güzelyalı district, where properties were reduced to ashes. Firefighting teams from the Regional Directorate of Forestry were promptly dispatched to tackle the blaze, which broke out around 1:30 PM yesterday.
Abdullah Bozkurt – Hatice Çekil