The downpour caused flooding in Mersin.

The downpour caused flooding in Mersin.

16.10.2026 21:10

The downpour that made itself felt in Mersin during the evening hours caused flooding in the city center. As puddles formed on avenues and streets, traffic was disrupted on main arteries, and water accumulating in underpasses gave drivers difficult moments.

Due to the downpour that was effective in the central districts of Mersin, water flooded the entrances of some homes and businesses, and drivers were stranded on the roads.

DOWNPOUR PARALYZED LIFE

The downpour that made its effect felt in Mersin during the evening hours caused floods in the city center. As puddles formed on many avenues and streets due to the rain that increased its effect in a short time, traffic flow was negatively affected, especially on main arteries.

DRIVERS EXPERIENCED DIFFICULT MOMENTS

As rainwater accumulated on the roads, drivers had difficulty moving forward, and at some points traffic came to a standstill. Especially in areas with underpasses known as "battı-çıktı" (sunken-risen), accumulated rainwater caused difficult moments for drivers.

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