20.10.2025 09:13
Heavy rainfall in Hatay caused a landslide in the city. As a result of the landslide, the Payas district section of the Toprakkale-İskenderun Highway was temporarily closed to traffic. Additionally, education in Payas was suspended for one day due to the rainfall. A tornado also formed in İskenderun.
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The meteorology department issued a warning for heavy rainfall in the coastal districts of Hatay, and rainy weather became effective from the night hours.
In Payas district, heavy rainfall that started at night continued its effect in the morning. Due to the rainy weather, streets and avenues turned into lakes, and the flow in the streams increased, causing flooding.
HIGHWAY CLOSED
Due to a landslide caused by the flood, the Toprakkale-Iskenderun Highway at the Payas location was closed to traffic. In a statement made by the General Directorate of Highways on social media, it was stated, "Due to the debris that came onto the road after the heavy rainfall in Payas district of Hatay, the Toprakkale-Iskenderun Highway between Payas and Dörtyol has been temporarily closed to traffic."
TORNADO FORMED IN İSKENDERUN
A tornado formed in the İskenderun district of the city affected by the storm. The tornado, which was clearly visible from the coastal areas, caught the attention of nearby residents. In the recorded images on mobile phones, it was seen that the tornado moved over the sea surface and lost its effect after a while.
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