Izmir Submerged: Torrential Rain Paralyses Turkish City

The frequent occurrence of such extreme weather events in İzmir aligns with broader regional trends attributed to climate change. Scientists point to a pattern of increasing atmospheric instability and warmer sea surface temperatures in the Mediterranean, which can fuel more intense and sudden precipitation events. This suggests that the occasional heavy rain and subsequent flooding may transition from being a sporadic disaster to a more regular, predictable threat, necessitating a fundamental shift in the city’s long-term preparedness strategy.