Some neighborhoods of Turkey's third largest city, İzmir, were submerged by flooding on Monday evening, Feb. 23. Many people stranded at home due to surrounding flood water were rescued. Most of the outlying districts of Izmir, such as Alaçatı and Çeşme, were also flooded. Dozens of people in homes, workplaces, who suddenly found themselves surrounded by water, were rescued by boats.Rescue efforts lasted for hours.
The staff of the Prime Ministry of Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency, or "AFAD", have also been sent to the region.
No casulties were reported during the flood, but the flood caused a great amount of property damage. Meanwhile, a pregnant woman who stranded at home was also rescued by the AFAD staff.
Officials said that the heavy rain will continue on Tuesday.
