In Bodrum, waves reached the second floor, restaurants were destroyed, and yachts were sunk. Tourists in Antalya are also warned to be vigilant due to strong winds.
According to F5 Haber, a strong southwest wind brought the storm to Mugla province. In the resort of Bodrum, the seaside areas of Kumbahce, Ortakent, and Akyarlar were especially hard hit: giant waves, the height of which, as eyewitnesses say, were higher than the second floor, washed away coastal buildings. Thus, severe material damage was caused to restaurants on the coast of the Kumbakhche region, and residential buildings and hotels also suffered.
All sea traffic stopped, and even heavy cargo ships did not dare to leave the port. Owners of boats and yachts were also unlucky, especially those who did not heed the warnings.
“Forecasts warned for two days, many pleasure boats and yachts tried to take refuge in harbors and bays, those that remained in the open sea mostly sank,” said one of the local captains.
Tourists are also asked to be careful in Antalya — a storm also came there, and puddles formed on many roads in the city center, in some places such that traffic stopped. But the main problem is the strong wind, due to which several billboards on the highway have already been blown away, so those in the city are advised to “keep their heads out” if possible.