14.02.2026 14:55
Heavy rainfall in Antalya affected not only the city center but also the districts of Alanya, Manavgat, Serik, Finike, Kemer, and Döşemealtı. Houses, businesses, orchards, and mosques were submerged. A warning was issued for the evacuation of basements and ground floors due to the rising water level of the Dim Dam. Additionally, it was observed that a restaurant was swept away by the flood.
Heavy rain and storms that started the night before in Antalya and continued to be effective yesterday negatively affected life. Schools were closed yesterday in Alanya, Gazipaşa, Kumluca, Finike, Kaş, Demre, and Kemer districts, where the intensity of the rainfall increased, and many areas in these districts experienced flooding.
RESTAURANT SWEPT AWAY In the Kundu region of Antalya, fields were submerged, roads and agricultural areas in the Döşemealtı district turned into lakes, and damage occurred in picnic businesses in the Dimçayı area of Alanya, where the water level rose, as the pavilions set up in the stream were swept away by the rising flow and reached the sea. Many houses experienced flooding due to the overflow of the Oba Stream.
DOG RESCUED BEFORE BEING SWEPT AWAY Some of the picnic businesses in the Dimçayı, where the flow significantly increased, were completely destroyed. In the same area, a dog was rescued at the last moment by the business owners. Two people hanging from the roof of the establishment made intense efforts to pull the dog, which was about to be swept away, up. After long efforts, the dog was rescued before being swept away.
WARNING FROM THE DISTRICT GOVERNOR: "EVACUATE BASEMENTS AND GROUND FLOORS" The Alanya District Governorate announced that the level of the Dim Dam has reached a critical level due to heavy rainfall. It was stated that in addition to the evacuation from the bottom spillway, there is also a possibility of water overflow from the full spillway due to the rapid filling of the dam's remaining limited volume. Residents of basements and ground floors in the Tosmur and Kestel neighborhoods were warned that it is vital to immediately evacuate their locations and move to higher and safer areas. Additionally, it was noted that free shuttle vehicles were provided by the Alanya Municipality for those who do not have their own vehicles for evacuation, and those without safe accommodation alternatives would be placed in public guesthouses by teams working in the field under the coordination of the Social Assistance and Solidarity Foundation (SYDV).
DAMAGE OCCURRED IN MANY DISTRICTS In Serik, due to the rising water level of the Köprü Stream, restaurants, fruit orchards, and picnic areas along the river in the Belkıs and Sarıabalı neighborhoods were flooded. In Manavgat, the walking paths and benches along the Manavgat River, which rose about 1 meter due to the rainfall, were submerged, and the Manavgat Waterfall became completely invisible. In Finike and Konyaaltı, houses and fruit orchards were flooded, and oranges on the branches fell due to the rain. There was a collapse on the road leading to Çıralı in Kemer due to the rainfall. Work has begun on the road that was closed to traffic.
27 DOGS RESCUED In the Boğazkent neighborhood of Serik, it was reported that many dogs kept on a private property in the Ahmediye area were trapped due to the overflow of the Köprüçay River caused by the rainfall. In response, teams from AFAD and the Antalya Metropolitan Municipality were dispatched to the area. With the support of volunteers and animal lovers, 27 dogs that were trapped in about 1 meter of water were rescued using zodiac boats. The dogs, including puppies, were taken into protection. Boğazkent Neighborhood Muhtar Özkan Uysal stated, "In a report we received around 19:30 yesterday, there is a private property in the Ahmediye area. It is said that a citizen, who lives in Germany, has built a shelter for 27 dogs. He is abroad, and the dogs are trapped. AFAD, animal lovers from Antalya Metropolitan Municipality, and others came. Together, 27 animals were rescued around 02:00. The water level had risen by 1-1.5 meters. The animals had climbed onto the shelters and were scared. We embraced the animals with love. We handed them over to animal lovers. I don't know if there is a legal situation here, but I think leaving 27 dogs like this is cruelty."
GOVERNOR ŞAHİN CONDUCTED INSPECTIONS IN FLOOD AREAS Antalya Governor Hulusi Şahin conducted inspections in Alanya, where heavy rainfall was effective. Governor Şahin first attended the evaluation meeting held at the Alanya District Governorate at 05:00. In the meeting, meteorological data, dam filling rates, and the current situation in the field, as well as evacuation and cleaning efforts, were evaluated, and the measures taken and planned were discussed. In addition to Governor Hulusi Şahin, Alanya District Governor Şakir Öner Öztürk, AFAD Provincial Director Necmi Erçin, DSİ Antalya Regional Director Özhan Erdanışman, and representatives from the Metropolitan and Alanya municipalities attended the meeting.
EVACUATION OF CITIZENS IN RISKY AREAS WAS CARRIED OUT In the meeting, it was noted that due to heavy rainfall and snowmelt, controlled water release was carried out by the State Water Works Regional Directorate due to the rising water level in the Dim Dam, and as of yesterday, the dam elevation reached 168.91 meters, with the maximum working elevation of the full spillway being 170 meters.
In the meeting, it was also stated that the evacuation of employees working in facilities around Dim Stream and citizens residing in basements and ground floors in Tosmur and Kestel neighborhoods was ensured against the flood risk. While citizens were informed through announcements, those in need of shelter were placed in public guesthouses coordinated by the Social Assistance and Solidarity Foundation.
ALL INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS ON ALERT As part of the evacuation efforts, 161 personnel, 41 vehicles, and 1 disabled transport vehicle were assigned; notifications were made to 220 homes and workplaces, 314 citizens were evacuated, 132 residences and 73 workplaces were vacated, and 48 citizens were placed in public guesthouses. It was stated that within the scope of flood and waterlogging efforts, 137 teams, 501 personnel, and 181 vehicles were on duty, and there were no citizens experiencing health problems due to waterlogging.
GOVERNOR ŞAHİN MET WITH TEAMS After the meeting, Governor Hulusi Şahin, who conducted inspections in areas affected by flooding due to heavy rains, examined the ongoing works in Dim Stream, Dim Dam, and Tosmur Neighborhood on-site and received information from the authorities. Meeting with the teams working in the field, Governor Şahin stated that the coordination regarding the measures taken against the flood risk, the ongoing evacuation and cleaning efforts, and the damage assessment processes was being carried out meticulously.
As cleaning efforts began in areas where the rain had lost its effect, according to the data from the 4th Regional Directorate of Meteorology, as of the night of February 12, the highest rainfall in Turkey fell in İbradı district of Antalya. According to the data, İbradı received 127, Döşemealtı 110, Manavgat 103, Finike 98, Konyaaltı 89, Gündoğmuş 85, and Kumluca 81 kilograms of rainfall.
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