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Floods and Water Disasters: Current Situation in Turkey

Water accumulation after hail in Sivas.

Recently, heavy rains in many regions of Turkey have led to floods. Cities like Sivas, Samsun, Adıyaman, and Hakkari have been significantly affected, disrupting daily life.

In Sivas, hail covered the streets and roads in white. The rains caused damage to some agricultural lands, and unprepared citizens sought shelter in the entrances of their workplaces.

In Samsun, the sudden downpour turned roads into lakes. Citizens sought refuge in bus stops and covered areas, waiting for the rain to subside. This situation negatively affected daily activities.

A man riding a scooter in a flooded street.

In Adıyaman, a 20-minute heavy rain caused water accumulation on streets. The rain left behind a cloudy atmosphere, negatively impacting daily life.

In Elazig, following meteorological warnings, heavy rains were effective. Some citizens had to jump over a lift to cross flooded streets.

In Burdur, heavy rains flooded many homes and animal shelters. Villagers are calling for the stream causing the flooding to be connected to the drainage system.

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