Izmir Submerged: Torrential Rain Paralyses Turkish City

To enhance urban resilience, city planners and engineers are increasingly advocating for holistic, nature-based solutions alongside traditional 'grey' infrastructure projects. This involves restoring natural floodplains, creating permeable surfaces, and implementing green infrastructure like urban wetlands and rain gardens. Such measures aim to mimic natural processes by slowing runoff and increasing the ground's ability to absorb water, providing a more sustainable defense against climate-related precipitation extremes.