15.10.2026 13:03
In Kocaeli, the downpour that started in the evening hours and remained effective throughout the night caused floods and inundations in many districts. After a report that a vehicle had fallen into Kiraz Creek in the Başiskele district and that 1 person was missing, police and AFAD teams were dispatched to the area. After a tire image was detected approximately 500 meters above the initial search point, work was concentrated in this area. Relatives who went to the scene as soon as they heard the news had difficulty standing.
In Başiskele, a report that a vehicle had fallen into Kiraz Stream, which rose after the downpour, prompted teams to take action. A search operation was launched around the stream to reach the person reported missing. People stated to be relatives of the person in the vehicle had a nervous breakdown at the scene, and some were seen having difficulty standing.
STREETS AND AVENUES WERE FLOODED
The downpour that started in Kocaeli yesterday evening and continued its effect throughout the night caused floods and inundations in many districts. In the city, streets and avenues were covered with water.
REPORT THAT A VEHICLE FELL INTO KIRAZ STREAM
Meanwhile, a report was made that a vehicle had fallen into Kiraz Stream in Başiskele district and that 1 person was missing. Upon the report, police and AFAD teams, along with construction machinery, were dispatched to the area.
TIRE SPOTTED 500 METERS UPSTREAM
Teams launched a search and scanning operation around the stream to reach the person reported missing. After an image of a tire was detected about 500 meters upstream from the first searched point, efforts were concentrated in this area. Search efforts are ongoing.
RELATIVES HAD NERVOUS BREAKDOWNS
On the other hand, people stated to be relatives of the missing person came to the scene as soon as they received the news. The relatives, who were in tears here, had a nervous breakdown. Some were seen having difficulty standing.