Search and rescue teams in Hatay hunt for two missing after deadly floods
Search and rescue teams, supported by tracking dogs and drones, are conducting operations to locate two young individuals who went missing after being swept away by floodwaters in Hatay's Samandağ district. Torrential rains have claimed three lives, with extensive search efforts ongoing.
Search and rescue teams, supported by tracking dogs and drones, conduct operations to locate two young individuals who went missing after being swept away by floodwaters in the Samandağ district of Hatay, Türkiye on May 22, 2026.
Rescue efforts
Following torrential rains that claimed three lives, an extensive search is being carried out in the Karaçay locality by AFAD, Coast Guard, fire department, gendarmerie, and volunteer NGO rescue teams. The combined efforts include ground searches, drone surveillance, and tracking dogs to locate the missing individuals.
Weather impact
The severe flooding in Hatay follows heavy rainfall that caused waterways to swell, sweeping away victims. Turkey has experienced increasingly extreme weather events linked to climate change, with flooding becoming more frequent in coastal provinces.
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Safety warnings
Authorities have urged residents to avoid flood-prone areas during heavy rain and to heed weather warnings. Search operations continue as hope remains for finding the missing individuals.
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