23.02.2026 09:24
Due to the rising water level in Edirne, the Tunca and Meriç Bridges have been closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic as a precaution. While the water level in the rivers continues to rise to a risky level, the historic bridges that provide transportation within the city will remain closed to traffic until further notice.
After the recent rains that have been effective in Edirne, the water levels in the Meriç, Tunca, and Arda rivers have risen significantly.
According to the latest data released, the flow rate in the Arda River has reached 558 cubic meters per second. While the flow rate in the Tunca River decreased from 212 cubic meters per second to 193 cubic meters per second, the flow rate in the Meriç River, formed by the confluence of the two rivers, peaked at 1386 cubic meters per second. In İpsala, measurements were recorded at 1468 cubic meters per second.
HISTORICAL BRIDGES CLOSED
The Tunca Bridge, which provides access to the Karaağaç neighborhood of Edirne, has been closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic as a precaution. It was reported that partial flooding occurred in the Ada region between Meriç and Tunca. It was stated that teams are on alert and developments are being closely monitored. Edirne Governor Yunus Sezer, after a meeting at the Disaster and Emergency Management Provincial Directorate (AFAD), conducted inspections in the Tunca and Meriç Rivers with his accompanying team.
"THE FLOW RATE IN THE MERIÇ RIVER HAS REACHED 1365 CUBIC METERS FOR THE FIRST TIME"
Stating that there has been an increase in flow rates in Edirne due to the waters released from the dams in Bulgaria, Edirne Governor Sezer said, "Especially in our Arda River, the flow rate has reached 552 cubic meters. There is a downward trend in the Tunca River, which has decreased from 212 cubic meters to 197 cubic meters. However, with the confluence of these two rivers in Meriç, the flow rate in the Meriç River has risen from 950 cubic meters to 1365 cubic meters. In the İpsala region, it has reached levels of 1456 cubic meters. What does this mean? For the first time, we have seen the level of 1365 cubic meters in the Kirişhane region. Due to the rise in the water level of the Meriç River, there is a backward surge at the point where it merges with the Tunca River. Therefore, there is a risk of flooding in the island area between the Meriç and Tunca rivers," he said.