Heavy rainfall in İzmir causes sea to overflow: Roads left underwater
Following heavy rainfall in the Karşıyaka and Konak districts of İzmir, the sea overflowed, leaving roads, numerous businesses, apartment buildings, and shops submerged.
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In İzmir, the rain that continued throughout the day intensified during the night, combining with a storm. In the Mavişehir and Aksoy neighborhoods of the Karşıyaka district, the sea overflowed, flooding the streets. While the gardens of residential complexes along the coast filled with water, the streets and avenues were completely submerged.
Staff from nearby residential complexes used sirens to warn vehicle owners, urging them to take precautions against the flood risk. Many citizens made efforts to save their vehicles before they were submerged.
The İzmir Metropolitan Municipality fire department continued water drainage operations and made intensive efforts to clear blocked channels. It was reported that the water level was continuously rising.
THEY TIED THEM TO A TREE
It was noted that some citizens had to take off their shoes to walk due to the rising water. Two motorcycle couriers, struggling to avoid being trapped in the water, were unsuccessful and ended up tying their motorcycles to a tree.
Under the influence of the strong wind, the Cemal Gürsel Coastal Road in Karşıyaka was completely submerged. Seawater reached many streets.
Fire department teams warned citizens to move their vehicles to a safe location.
In the Konak district, the Kordon waterfront was completely submerged, while many businesses and apartment buildings were left underwater. Gündoğdu and Cumhuriyet Squares were also submerged.
Kıbrıs Şehitleri and Talatpaşa Boulevards were also filled with seawater, and power outages occurred in the region.
Musicians in an entertainment venue that was flooded requested help from the fire department. Fire crews used a rubber boat to rescue the musicians. The stranded musicians stated that they were rescued after the water flooded their venue.