19.07.2025 14:20
While citizens in Ankara were trying to repair the damage caused by the flooding resulting from the heavy rain that occurred yesterday, the Ministry of Interior, the Governorship, and the Ankara Metropolitan Municipality reported that strong thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected between 1:00 PM and 8:00 PM according to the latest data from the Meteorology. Citizens were warned about sudden floods and water inundations, and Mansur Yavaş stated, "Our teams are on alert."
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The heavy rainfall that occurred in Ankara yesterday paralyzed life. While floods and inundations took place in the city, the basements and ground floors of some houses and workplaces were flooded. Vehicles parked on the roads, which turned into lakes, were submerged, and some vehicles were swept away by the water and accumulated at one point. A wall of a house collapsed during the flood disaster.
While the people of Ankara are trying to repair the damage caused by the flood, the Ministry of Interior, Ankara Governorship, and Ankara Metropolitan Municipality issued a second strong downpour warning in succession.
SECOND DOWNPOUR WARNING FOR ANKARA
The Ministry of Interior warned that local strong thunderstorms and downpours are expected in the northeastern part of Ankara, as well as in the surrounding areas of Kastamonu, Çankırı, and Çorum this afternoon.
In a statement made from the Ministry's social media account, it was noted that according to the latest information received from the General Directorate of Meteorology, local strong thunderstorms and downpours are expected in the northeastern part of Ankara, as well as in the surrounding areas of Kastamonu, Çankırı, and Çorum this afternoon. The statement warned citizens to be cautious and prepared against sudden floods, inundations, lightning, local hail, and strong winds during the rainfall, and to heed the warnings of the authorities.
"CAUTION SHOULD BE TAKEN AGAINST SUDDEN FLOODS AND INUNDATIONS"
In a statement from the Ankara Governorship, it was stated that "Since local strong thunderstorms are expected in the northeastern part of Ankara this afternoon, it is necessary to be cautious and prepared against sudden floods, inundations, lightning, local hail, and strong winds during the rainfall."
"STRONG DOWNPOUR IS EXPECTED BETWEEN 13:00-20:00"
Ankara Metropolitan Mayor Mansur Yavaş stated in a message on social media, "Dear people of Ankara; according to the latest assessments from the Meteorology, strong thunderstorms and downpours are expected in our city between 13:00 and 20:00 today. All our teams are on alert against risks such as flooding, sudden winds, and disruptions in transportation."
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