Turkey – Flash Floods in Muğla Province After 150mm of Rain in 24 Hours

Heavy rain in southwestern Turkey caused flash flooding in the Aegean resort town of Bodrum.

The heavy rain began on Saturday 17 November, 2018. Turkish State Meteorological Service (MGM) reported that Bodrum recorded over 150 mm of rain in 24 hours to 18 November.

The Muğla Province civil protection agency (AFAD Muğla) said that houses were damaged and cars were swept along streets. Full damage assessments were being carried out as of 18 November.

Flood damage in Bodrum, Turkey, November 2018. Photo: AFAD Muğla
Flood damage in Bodrum, Turkey, November 2018. Photo: AFAD Muğla
Flood damage in Bodrum, Turkey, November 2018. Photo: AFAD Muğla
Flood damage in Bodrum, Turkey, November 2018. Photo: AFAD Muğla
Flood damage in Bodrum, Turkey, November 2018. Photo: AFAD Muğla