# Turkey heavy rain flooding > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkey-heavy-rain-flooding > Updated: 2026-07-26T16:38:03.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. In early July 2026, a violent rainstorm hit Seydişehir in Konya Province, delivering an extraordinary amount of rainfall within minutes. The deluge caused rapid water buildup in basements, flooded streets and garages, and left vehicles stranded. Local officials and municipal water‑works teams responded with emergency interventions and issued warnings about further hazards. Later in July, a similar intense downpour struck the central city of Çorum. The sudden rain overwhelmed drainage systems, turning streets into temporary lakes and collapsing a section of a sidewalk on İnönü Caddêsi. Municipal crews erected temporary barriers and placed tires to safeguard pedestrians, especially those with visual impairments, while cleanup and repairs began. Both incidents illustrate a pattern of extreme short‑duration rain events across central Turkey in July 2026, prompting local authorities to issue safety advisories, mobilize emergency services, and highlight vulnerabilities in urban drainage infrastructure. ## Timeline ### 2026-07-26: Heavy Rain Floods Çorum, Turkey, Causing Road Inundation and Sidewalk Collapse Intense rain in Çorum, Turkey, flooded streets and caused a sidewalk collapse on İnönü Caddesi, prompting temporary safety barriers and municipal clean‑up efforts. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/heavy-rain-floods-orum-turkey-causing-road-inundation-and-sidewalk-collapse ### 2026-07-06: Seydişehir Floods Triggered by Intense July Downpour in Central Turkey Heavy rain and hail flooded basements and streets in Seydişehir on July 7, prompting municipal response; later, a short downpour cooled Adana, earning praise from locals. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/seydiehir-floods-triggered-by-intense-july-downpour-in-central-turkey --- Cite as: Turkey heavy rain flooding. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/turkey-heavy-rain-flooding