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Caravans and vehicles submerged in Izmit due to storm surge

18.02.2026 20:31 1 min 1 source
Mersin Haber TUR
Caravans and vehicles submerged in Izmit due to storm surge

An open-air car park in Izmit, Kocaeli, was flooded due to strong winds and a rise in sea level. Parked caravans and vehicles were submerged. Owners rushed to the scene to try and save their property, but the situation was described as severe.

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Caravans and vehicles submerged in Izmit due to storm surge

18.02.2026 Mersin Haber TUR

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