Life came to a standstill in Ankara! Vehicles were swept away by floodwaters.

Life came to a standstill in Ankara! Vehicles were swept away by floodwaters.

18.07.2025 23:03

Due to the heavy downpour in Ankara, the streets and avenues were flooded. While many areas experienced waterlogging, vehicles were swept away in the water.

Due to the heavy rain affecting Ankara, the streets and avenues were flooded.

ROADS IN ANKARA TURNED INTO A POND

The downpour that started in the evening hours in the capital was effective in some areas of the city. The rainfall negatively impacted daily life. Due to the rain, some underpasses, streets, and avenues were flooded.

Life came to a halt in Ankara! Vehicles were swept away by floodwaters

VEHICLES WERE STRANDED ON THE ROAD

Traffic was negatively affected due to the rainfall. Drivers struggled to progress because of the water accumulations. In areas where traffic was heavy, vehicle queues formed due to the rain, and transportation was disrupted. Additionally, a car was damaged as a result of the collapse of a building's retaining wall.

Life came to a halt in Ankara! Vehicles were swept away by floodwaters

Ankara Governor Vasip Şahin stated in a press release, "Currently, there is no serious problem. There is water accumulation in one or two underpasses. The teams are intervening there right now. Hopefully, we will get through this without a serious crisis."

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