Türkiye NOW! Catastrophic Floods Paralyze City as Infrastructure Buckles

Heavy downpours resulted in widespread flooding in the Mediterranean province of Antalya, Turkey on February 12, 2024.
According to the data from the 4th Regional Meteorology Directorate, Konaklı received 129 mm of precipitation in a day, Muratpaşa nearly 234 mm, and Kepez almost 305 mm. The average precipitation for February for the entire month is only 112.7 mm.
Residents and visitors of Antalya faced an unexpected turn of events as the city's infrastructure couldn't cope with such a volume of rain.
Streets were flooded, and many residents found themselves in difficult situations. Videos of submerged cars and roads turning into raging rivers are circulating on social media, reflecting the severity of the situation.
In the city center, water accumulated in several underground passages, disrupting transportation.
Amidst the chaos, a tragedy occurred: a lifeless body was discovered in a submerged vehicle in one of the underground passages.
Apartments on the lower floors of some residential complexes in the Günışığı district were also flooded. One resident, whose house was flooded, mentioned that there was about a meter of water inside his home. Those trapped in their homes were evacuated by rescuers using boats.
The Antalya governorate issued an "orange warning," signaling severe weather conditions, prompting authorities to suspend classes in schools and close kindergartens in five central districts.
Courier services are also suspended in these areas. Many people stranded at work and in vehicles due to the rain have been evacuated. Work in the region continues.
As the ocean temperature rises, evaporation intensifies, leading to increased atmospheric moisture. As a result, precipitation becomes very intense and falls within a short period, as seen in Antalya. The cities' infrastructure is no longer able to handle such downpours. Water supply systems and storm drainage fail, leading people to become trapped in water on the city streets, and underground passages and basements become life-threatening.
Such unpredictable floods are becoming more common. The world is gradually descending into climate chaos, which will significantly escalate by the end of 2024 as the planet enters a cycle of climate catastrophes. This will result in increased volcanic activity, floods, fires, droughts, storms, and other natural disasters. For more details on the cycle of climate catastrophes and what to be prepared for, you can see here.