Aegean İzmir devastated by tornado, hail storm

A tornado and hail storm devastated the Aegean province of İzmir, injuring dozens and causing mass material destruction on Feb. 11.

Heavy rains that started around 9 p.m. caused a tornado in the Ayvalık district, causing hours-long power outages.

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