Izmir Submerged: Torrential Rain Paralyses Turkish City

The local government and municipality face immense pressure to address the crisis both immediately and for the long term. Izmir's municipal authorities must not only manage the emergency response but also quickly assess the damage and begin recovery and clean-up operations. In the aftermath, there is an inevitable public debate and demand for accountability regarding the state of the infrastructure and urban planning decisions, often leading to pledges for significant investment in modernizing the storm drainage and flood defense systems.