04.05.2026 11:01
A supercell storm that hit Gaziantep paralyzed the city, and a vehicle caught inside a tornado was tossed several meters. The driver and a passenger were injured in the incident, which left the car unusable.
The "super cell" storm that hit Gaziantep after midday brought life to a standstill across the city. Sudden downpours that quickly intensified, along with hail, tornadoes, and storms, turned streets, roads, and underpasses into lakes.
DISASTER DEVASTATED THE CITY
Due to severe weather conditions, roofs flew off in many areas, streams overflowed, and trees were uprooted. While tornadoes formed in some parts of the city, floodwaters damaged vehicles.
VEHICLE CAUGHT IN TORNADO, DRIVER SERIOUSLY INJURED
The tornado that hit the Oğuzeli district caused the greatest damage. A vehicle hurled meters by the tornado injured its driver, while some trucks overturned. Citizens experienced great panic during the events.