Sakarya hit by record rainfall; 750 personnel deployed, no casualties
Up to 241 kg of rain per square metre fell in four hours, triggering floods across the province.
KEY POINTS
- Karasu received 241 kg/m² of rain in four hours, a historic high
- 750 personnel and 240 vehicles deployed province-wide by metropolitan municipality and SASKİ
- 20 residents and 65 animals rescued; 297 emergency calls logged; no fatalities reported
- Serdivan district mobilised 101 personnel with heavy machinery for drainage and debris removal
- Coordination ongoing with DSİ, highways authority and other state agencies
Heavy rain that began around 21:30 on Wednesday pounded Sakarya province, with Karasu district recording 241 kilograms of rainfall per square metre in just four hours — a historic volume that overwhelmed drainage systems and caused widespread flooding and mudslides.
Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality and the water authority SASKİ mobilised 750 personnel and 240 vehicles, working through the night alongside the State Hydraulic Works (DSİ) to pump out water, clear blocked culverts, and evacuate residents trapped in homes and vehicles.
“We mobilised all our resources for the safety of our citizens' lives and property.”
Mayor Yusuf Alemdar said 20 citizens and 65 animals were rescued, while the 112 emergency centre logged 297 calls. He confirmed no loss of life as of Thursday morning.
In Serdivan district, crews deployed 101 personnel with excavators, graders, JCBs, trucks and pumps to drain flooded streets and remove debris, fallen trees and mud. Mayor Osman Çelik urged residents to avoid unnecessary travel.
Authorities continue to monitor risk zones and stand ready to respond to new reports as rain persists across the Marmara region.
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