Kocaeli

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…

Heavy rain and a strong storm brought life to a standstill in Türkiye's Kocaeli district. Fishing boats docked on the coast in the Darıca district were washed ashore due to the storm. Some amateur fishing boats could not withstand the…

With the arrival of winter, which dropped the temperatures to below 10 centigrades, severe storms and heavy rain began in many cities of Türkiye. The powerful storms blew away trees and poles in Kocaeli province. Locals were warned to stay…

A fire broke out in the grassland in Pelitli Village of Türkiye's Kocaeli province and spread to the forest next to it. The fire grew in a short time and covered the sky with smoke. Many fire brigades dispatched to the scene upon notice are…

A waterspout appeared off the coast of Bağırganlı Beach, one of the important tourism destinations in Kocaeli province in Türkiye. The waterspout reached a height of meters due to the severe wind but dissipated before causing any harm.…

An explosion at the Turkish Grain Board (TMO) silo in Derince, Kocaeli resulted in 10 injuries, according to preliminary reports. The blast, which happened for reasons still unknown, was loud enough to be heard in several…

A fire broke out in a recycling factory in the Kartepe district of Kocaeli, Türkiye. The fire quickly spread to the recycling materials in the garden and devastated the whole area. Teams managed to bring the fire under control after three…

The Ballıkayalar Climbing Festival, Türkiye's renowned rock climbing event, captivated audiences with its exhilarating displays. The festival, organized for the second time by the Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality at Gebze Ballıkayalar…

A bus carrying workers in the Gebze district of Kocaeli province in Türkiye rolled into ditch. Arriving the scene shortly after the incident, fire brigade and gendarmerie teams removed the trapped workers from the vehicle. Eight workers,…

In Kocaeli, Turkey, trees that take on different tones with autumn offer a visual feast. The trees, which take on different shades of yellow, brown and green, create postcard-worthy images. The harmony of the yellowing leaves of the trees…