Severe flash flooding struck Aşdağul, located in Çorum Province, Turkey, yesterday following heavy and persistent rainfall. Streets were quickly submerged, causing major disruptions to transportation, property damage, and flooding in low-lying areas. Local authorities and emergency teams responded promptly to assist residents, while cleanup operations are still underway.
This sudden flood event highlights the increasing risk of extreme weather in Turkey due to changing climate patterns. Aşdağul, like many towns in the Black Sea and Central Anatolia regions, is vulnerable to flash floods after intense storms. Videos and eyewitness reports showed vehicles struggling in rising waters and people rushing to safety.
Meteorological experts continue to warn of severe thunderstorms and heavy rain in parts of Çorum and surrounding provinces, urging residents to remain alert. Officials have advised caution, especially in flood-prone areas, until conditions improve.
