Here is the translation of your text into English: "The image that best illustrates the intensity of the flood in Ankara! The waters burst the wall of the house."

19.07.2025 00:01

As heavy rainfall brought life to a standstill in Ankara, floodwaters burst the wall of a house in the Keçiören district. Those moments were captured on camera.

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Due to the storm and heavy rain that started in the evening hours in Ankara, puddles formed on some streets and roads, making it difficult for drivers to proceed with their vehicles. Citizens caught unprepared for the rain waited in closed areas for the downpour to subside.

ANKARA IS AT THE MERCY OF FLOODING

In the city, some homes and businesses on the ground floor were flooded due to the rain, and sewers overflowed. Citizens trapped in their homes were evacuated to safe areas with the help of municipal teams and nearby residents.

FLOOD WATERS BURST THE WALL OF THE HOUSE

The best image depicting the severity of the flood in the capital was recorded in Keçiören. The wall of an apartment could not withstand the floodwaters and burst. The moment was captured by a citizen's mobile phone camera.

VEHICLES WERE SWEPT AWAY BY WATER

In areas affected by the rain, some vehicles were seen being swept away, and many vehicles were damaged as they remained submerged in water. Due to the storm, trees were uprooted in the districts of Keçiören and Çankaya, and the roof of a building was blown off in Mamak Cengizhan Neighborhood.

THOSE TRAPPED WERE EVACUATED WITH HEAVY MACHINERY

People trapped in areas flooded with water in the Keçiören district were evacuated using heavy machinery. Stones and soil swept away by the heavy rain on Gün Sazak Street piled up on the main road, causing damage to some vehicles. Traffic disruptions occurred on the main roads in Sıhhiye due to accumulated water.

It was reported that the Ankara Metropolitan Municipality (ABB) was on duty with 1,869 vehicles and 2,312 personnel due to the downpour. In a statement from ABB, it was noted that a guesthouse was prepared for citizens in need of shelter. It was also stated that applications for shelter support would be received through the 153 Call Center.

GOVERNOR ŞAHİN'S STATEMENT

Due to the heavy rain affecting the city, Ankara Governor Vasip Şahin made a statement. In his statement, Şahin said, "Right now, there is no serious problem. There is water accumulation in one or two underpasses. The teams are currently intervening there. Hopefully, we will get through this without a serious crisis."