50 kilograms of precipitation fell per square meter in Balikesir In Balıkesir, there were floods on the streets and avenues due to the torrential and hail rain that increased its intensity during the night hours. In the region, where 50 kilograms of rainfall fell per square meter, the ground and basement floors of houses and businesses were flooded in some neighborhoods. Following the warning issued by the 2nd Regional Directorate of Meteorology, the sudden downpour around 22:00 and lasting for 30 minutes adversely affected life. Puddles formed on the streets and alleys, flooding homes and businesses located in the basements and ground floors. Balıkesir Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Yücel Yılmaz and Altıeylül Mayor Hasan Avcı inspected the areas affected by the heavy rainfall. In half an hour, close to 50 kilograms of precipitation fell on a square meter The regions most affected by the heavy rainfall were Bahçelievler and Plevne neighborhoods of Altıeylül district. Police teams closed some streets to transportation. It was announced that close to 50 kilograms of precipitation fell on the square meter in half an hour. "Even the asphalt exploded" Mayor of Balıkesir Metropolitan Municipality Yücel Yılmaz said, "Due to excessive rainfall in a short time, we were exposed to a heavy rain. No manholes overflowed. Thankfully, the weather has turned. Our teams continue their work in the places where water accumulates. Even the asphalt exploded due to overloading the manholes on Cengiz Topel Street due to the intensity of the rainfall. None of our citizens have been hurt at the moment. We will somehow work hand in hand with our citizens and deal with the material damage. May it be passed on to everyone."