22.03.2026 21:34
Since the first day of Eid al-Fitr, heavy rainfall in Şanlıurfa has caused flooding in some areas. Puddles formed on streets, avenues, and roads in the city. In the Eyyübiye district, a house and a hotel in the Balıklıgöl area were overwhelmed by floodwaters.
Since the first day of Ramadan Bayram in Şanlıurfa, the heavy rainfall that has been effective in the city has caused some disruptions in certain areas.
STREETS AND AVENUES TURNED INTO LAKES
On the third day of the holiday, the heavy rainfall intensified, turning streets, avenues, and roads into lakes. Drivers navigating the flooded roads experienced difficult moments. The water level also rose in Balıklıgöl, one of the city's historical and touristic spots.
HOUSES AND HOTELS FLOODED
A house in the Selçuklu neighborhood of the Eyyübiye district was flooded. A hotel in the Balıklıgöl area also succumbed to the floodwaters.
WARNING TO CITIZENS
After the rainfall, the municipality and relevant teams began water drainage and cleaning operations. Authorities warned citizens to be cautious in the city where the effects of the rainfall continue.