Heavy rain hits Fethiye: Flooding on Tuzla and Dispanser Streets
Due to the heavy downpour that hit Fethiye, water flooded homes and businesses in the Tuzla neighborhood and the area around Dispanser Street. The water level in the DSİ canal reached dangerous levels.
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Update: Flooding in the Industrial Park, Çarşı Street, Taşyaka, and Karagecik
Rain, which intensified in the evening, caused flooding in many areas of Fethiye, particularly in the Industrial Park, Çarşı Street, Taşyaka, and Karagecik. As water flooded ground-floor homes and businesses, some residents were stranded inside their vehicles. Pools of water also formed around Taşyaka Cumhuriyet Elementary School and the Apprenticeship Training Center.
At the Koca Çalış Health Complex, water levels rose to approximately 1 meter, overflowing garden walls and beginning to enter homes.
Due to the heavy downpour in Fethiye, water pooled on streets and roads, causing disruptions to transportation.
Flooding on Tuzla and Dispanser Streets
Flooding is occurring particularly in the Tuzla neighborhood and on Dispanser Street and its surroundings. As water begins to enter some homes and businesses, residents are trying to drain the water and take precautions on their own.
Water levels in the DSİ canal—which originates in the Karapınar area and flows into the bay—have also reached dangerous levels. The downpour is expected to continue through the night.
Metropolitan Municipality and MUSKİ Teams on the Ground in 13 Districts
Teams from the Muğla Metropolitan Municipality and the Muğla Water and Sewerage Authority (MUSKİ) have begun operations in 13 districts due to the rainfall that has been falling since late last night. The teams are inspecting stormwater drains and gutters and conducting cleanup operations; efforts to drain standing water and carry out necessary interventions are ongoing.
It was reported that the teams are on duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Residents can contact the Muğla Metropolitan Municipality’s call center at 444 48 01 or MUSKİ’s call center at 185 for assistance if needed.
