02.01.2026 12:56
Intense snowfall in the Yüksekova district of Hakkari has disrupted daily life, causing the roof of a sports hall to collapse under the weight of the accumulated snow. Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident.
In the Yüksekova district of Hakkari, heavy snowfall has negatively impacted daily life, causing the roof of a sports hall to collapse under the weight of accumulated snow.
THE ROOF OF THE SPORTS HALL COLLAPSED DUE TO SNOWFALL
The snowfall, which has been ongoing intermittently for a week across the district, is causing disruptions in daily life. As the snow depth exceeded 1 meter in the district center and 2 meters in higher areas, the roof of a sports hall in the Esenyurt neighborhood collapsed.
A DISASTER WAS AVOIDED BY A HAIR'S BREADTH
In the facility where the roof completely collapsed, the absence of anyone at the time of the incident prevented potential injuries. The efforts of the teams that arrived in the area upon the citizens' reports were hampered by the heavy rainfall. It has been learned that the facility owners will begin repair work after the weather conditions improve.
In addition to the snowfall, adverse weather conditions are also affecting transportation. Road crews are working intensively with heavy machinery to open numerous closed village roads. Authorities have warned that there is an ongoing avalanche risk on the Yüksekova-Şemdinli highway, where the snow depth has reached a dangerous level, urging drivers to be cautious and take precautions.