01.02.2026 20:06
The heavy rain and storm that started in İzmir during the afternoon filled the streets and alleys with water. The moment a citizen fell into a pit submerged in water was recorded by a security camera.
Heavy rain and storm that started in the afternoon in İzmir negatively affected life. While streets and avenues in the central districts turned into lakes, moments when a citizen fell into a pit submerged in water were captured by security cameras.
The sudden and intensifying heavy rain across İzmir was particularly effective in the central districts. Due to the intense rainfall, streets and avenues in the districts of Konak, Karşıyaka, Bornova, Bayraklı, and Buca turned into lakes.
OVERFLOWING WATER COVERED THE STREETS
While the infrastructure was insufficient in many areas of the city, overflowing water from the sewers covered the streets. Due to the water accumulation on the main arteries, traffic disruptions occurred. Drivers struggled to move on the roads, and it was observed that some vehicles had difficulty passing through the water accumulations.
HISTORICAL BAZAARS AND MARKETPLACES FILLED WITH WATER
The rainfall also caused flooding in the central bazaars and covered marketplaces. In the Historical Kemeraltı Bazaar, one of the symbols of İzmir, businesses were flooded due to the overflowing sewers. Bazaar tradesmen and citizens experienced difficult moments due to the rising waters. The effects of the rainfall continue throughout the city.