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Strong southerly winds drive choppy waves across Lake Koycegiz, Mugla, where rising water levels have swallowed sections of the waterfront.
Piers, walkways and shoreline seating areas appear partially submerged as the lake expands beyond its usual boundaries.
Heavy rainfall over the past three days added to the rising lake levels, with receiving 158 kilogram of rain between Feb. 10 and 13.
Along the coastal promenade in Koycegiz, floodwater pushes inland, surrounding cafes and small businesses. Shop owners move equipment to higher ground while residents navigate water-covered paths that only hours earlier were dry public spaces.
Floodwater spread through low-lying streets, where vehicles moved slowly through submerged roads and residents navigated water-covered walkways. A dog was seen walking through shallow floodwater near the lakeside.
Weather conditions affecting Mugla have intensified the situation in the lake basin. Heavy inflow from surrounding waterways combined with persistent winds has raised water levels significantly, transforming familiar streets into temporary waterways.
Flooding spreads across streets, where vehicles struggle to pass through standing water. The normally busy roads now reflect the gray sky, with ripples forming as wind sweeps across the flooded surface. A car parked close to the waterfront was left half submerged after rising waters overflowed into nearby streets.
Members of a rowing team training on the lake encountered strong winds and choppy surface conditions, struggling to maintain control of their boats while navigating through waves before returning safely to shore.
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