Izmir Submerged: Torrential Rain Paralyses Turkish City

The human cost of the flooding, while sometimes overshadowed by property damage statistics, is the most tragic outcome. Lives are occasionally lost, and hundreds of residents require rescue, evacuation, and medical attention, often due to panic or injury sustained during the sudden onset of the flash floods. The trauma associated with losing one’s home and possessions, or simply being caught in the terrifying swift-moving water, leaves a lasting psychological impact on the community.