28.10.2025 21:05
Heavy rainfall and strong winds in the Muratpaşa district of Antalya paralyzed life. While citizens experienced difficult moments, three people were injured under a tree that was toppled by the wind.
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Due to the heavy rain and hail affecting Antalya, advertising billboards and trees were toppled, and water puddles formed on some roads.
RAIN AND STORM NIGHTMARE IN ANTALYA In the Muratpaşa district, heavy rain and hail were effective in the evening hours. In some neighborhoods, trees, advertising billboards, and barriers were toppled. Two cars were trapped under a barrier on TRT Avenue, and a car was damaged under a tree on Metin Kasapoğlu Avenue. Transportation was disrupted due to water puddles formed on some roads, and drivers experienced difficult moments.
3 PEOPLE INJURED UNDER A TREE In the Kaleiçi region, on Hesapçı Street in Barbaros Neighborhood, a tree was toppled due to strong winds. At that moment, 3 people sitting in a café were injured as they were trapped under the tree. Two of the three individuals, whose identities could not be determined, were lightly injured and were rescued by nearby citizens. Firefighters, police, and medical teams were dispatched to the scene upon notification. Medical teams transported the injured to the hospital by ambulance. Firefighters began work to remove the fallen tree.
The heavy rain and hail also negatively affected the program of the 62nd International Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival. Actors and participants who came to the festival took shelter in the Atatürk Cultural Center (AKM) building and the cafeteria in the area during the heavy rain and hail. Some citizens trying to move to safe areas had difficulty walking. Additionally, discussions held in a tent set up in the garden of AKM after film screenings were moved indoors due to the heavy rain.
RAIN WILL CONTINUE UNTIL NIGHT HOURS The Meteorology 4th Regional Directorate issued a warning for heavy and thunderous rain for the districts of Muratpaşa, Kepez, Konyaaltı, Aksu, and Döşemealtı. The warning noted that the rain would continue until the night hours, and citizens and authorities were advised to be cautious against possible adverse effects due to floods, water accumulation, lightning, tornadoes, and hail.
STORM TOPPLED MINARET IN ANKARA Meanwhile, after heavy rainfall in the Çanıllı Neighborhood of Ayaş district in Ankara, the minaret of a mosque collapsed during prayer time. It was reported that there were congregants in the mosque at the time of the incident. However, the minaret collapsing to the side of the mosque prevented a major disaster.
While material damage occurred in the mosque and surrounding area due to the minaret's collapse, it was a relief that no injuries were reported.
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