16.02.2026 20:01
In Izmir, where heavy rainfall has been effective, the roads have turned into lakes. Parks where citizens walked in the city center were completely submerged. Those moments were captured on camera.
Heavy downpours and strong winds affecting İzmir have paralyzed life in the city. With the rising sea level, the sea overflowed along the Asahil coast, completely submerging walking paths and parks.
ROADS TURNED INTO LAKES Due to the large puddles formed on many main arteries, drivers were stranded on the roads while pedestrians struggled to move forward.
Municipal teams initiated work across the city to clear blocked drains and drain the water. Ferry services were temporarily suspended due to adverse weather conditions, and authorities warned citizens to be cautious against floods and water inundations. The rain is expected to continue its impact in the evening hours.
MINISTRY WARNING ON RAIN A warning about rain was issued from the Ministry of Interior's social media account. The statement included the following: "According to the latest information from the General Directorate of Meteorology; on Monday, February 16, 2026; locally strong downpours and thunderstorms are expected in the western districts of Balıkesir, İzmir, Manisa, and Aydın. Strong winds and storms are expected from the south in the regions of Muğla, Isparta, Burdur, Afyonkarahisar, Denizli, Konya, Karaman, Aksaray, Kırşehir, and the southern part of Ankara."
On Tuesday, February 17, 2026; strong winds and storms are expected from the south in the inner parts of Samsun, Ordu, Giresun, Trabzon, Rize, and Artvin, as well as in the east of Tokat. Strong winds and storms are expected from the south in the southern Marmara, the southern and eastern parts of Central Anatolia, the inner parts of the Aegean and Western Mediterranean, and the inner parts of the Western Black Sea (surrounding Bolu and Karabük, as well as the south and east of Düzce).
"BE CAUTIOUS AND PREPARED" The statement also emphasized, "From noon on Tuesday, strong and locally very strong downpours and thunderstorms are expected in the regions of Adana, Mersin, and Osmaniye, as well as in the southwestern parts of Kahramanmaraş starting from the morning hours on Wednesday in the coastal areas of Hatay and around Kahramanmaraş. We strongly remind our citizens to be cautious and prepared against adverse conditions such as floods, water inundation, landslides, lightning, strong winds during rainfall, small hail, transportation disruptions, roof collapses, and poisoning from stoves and natural gas sources; and to heed the warnings of the authorities."