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A severe storm in Izmit flooded a coastal parking lot where caravans and cars were parked. Earlier, residents had complained about a shortage of spaces due to caravans occupying the lot.
In the Turkish city of Izmit (Kocaeli province), strong winds and rising sea levels flooded an open coastal parking lot. Parked caravans and cars were submerged. Owners tried to rescue their vehicles, but the situation was serious.
Even before the storm, the same parking lot faced issues with caravan congestion. Despite designated areas for caravans, owners occupied multiple spaces, set up furniture, and used the lot for recreation. Local residents complained about a lack of spaces for regular cars, and nearby metro construction work worsened the problem. Citizens demanded that authorities tighten control and direct caravans to their designated zones.
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An open-air car park in Izmit, Kocaeli, was flooded due to strong winds and a rise in sea level. Parked caravans and vehicles were submerged. Owners r...
An open-air car park in Izmit, Kocaeli, was flooded due to strong winds and a rise in sea level. Parked caravans and vehicles were submerged. Owners rushed to the scene to try and save their property, but the situation was described as severe.
Despite designated parking areas for caravans, their concentration at the coastal parking lot in Izmit is increasing, causing a shortage of spaces for...
Despite designated parking areas for caravans, their concentration at the coastal parking lot in Izmit is increasing, causing a shortage of spaces for regular cars. Residents complain that caravan owners occupy multiple spots, set up furniture, and use the parking lot for leisure, while nearby metro construction work exacerbates the parking shortage. They are calling on authorities to increase enforcement of the rules and direct caravans to their designated areas.
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Residents of Kocaeli face a parking shortage due to an accumulation of caravans at the NCity coastal car park. Despite special areas designated by the municipality, some caravan owners ignore the rules, using the car park for long-term stays. The situation has been exacerbated by closures related to metro construction.
Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality introduced a fee for the 68,000 sq m coastal parking lot and banned caravan parking. Owners were given until April 1 to vacate the area, after which non-compliant caravans were towed away.
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