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← All fact checksAfternoon run · October 15, 2026 · #7 by reach
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What happened in Ankara during the heavy rains on June 3, 2023?

Does a viral 'breaking news' video show floodwater bursting into a house in Ankara and out through its balcony during this week's floods in Turkey?

True

The video accurately shows floodwaters from heavy rain entering an apartment in Ankara.

The video is authentic and shows floodwaters entering a low-level apartment in Ankara, breaking windows on June 3, 2023. Several news outlets confirmed its accuracy.

+2Sources ↓Original post ↗
Genuine
The post as it circulated, labelled by our media check.Video · 0:36 · 480×852

Claims

✓ 3 true

The video shows floodwaters in Ankara entering a ground-floor/low apartment and coming out through the balcony.123

“Videoda Ankara'da sel sularının bir alt kattaki eve girip balkondan çıktığı görülüyor.”

✓ TrueCentral claimHigh confidence

Multiple independent news outlets reported the same claim regarding floodwaters entering the apartment and breaking windows. The video was traced to social media posts by Hava Forum on June 3, 2023. Independent reports from outlets like Halk TV and ABC corroborated the footage and its context. This high level of corroboration lends credibility to the original claim regarding the events depicted in the video.

The floodwaters broke the apartment's windows (camları patlattı).12

“Sel suları evin camlarını patlattı.”

✓ TrueHigh confidence

Reports from various news outlets explicitly describe the water breaking the windows as it overflowed the apartment. Visual frames from the video also support this, indicating forceful outflow consistent with broken windows. This evidence is bolstered by third-party accounts, making the claim reliable and substantiated.

The footage is from heavy rain/flash flooding that affected Ankara on or around 3 June 2023.123

“Görüntüler, Ankara'da 3 Haziran 2023'teki yağmur/sel olayına aittir.”

✓ TrueHigh confidence

Multiple reports dated the footage to the heavy rains on June 3, 2023, stating it originated from the Hava Forum social media post. The corroboration from both local and international outlets reinforces the timing and nature of the event, confirming the authenticity and relevance of the footage.

What was posted

X

The post features a video that shows floodwaters entering a ground-floor apartment in Ankara and overflowing through its balcony, causing damage.

“Son Dakika: Ankara'da sel suları bir evin içine girip balkonundan çıktı. Evin camlarını patlattı. İşte o anlar... #Ankara #yağmur”

“Breaking News: Floodwaters entered a house in Ankara and flowed out through the balcony. It broke the house's windows. Here are those moments...” — translated

Who posted it

X
@twt67165436

Account under a year old

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Account check

Looks like a genuine account10%
Likelihood of automation90%

Estimates from public signals — account age, posting pattern, audience — not a judgement of the person behind the account, and separate from whether this post is true.

What stood out

  • Account lacks display name and bio, which are typically present in genuine profiles.
  • No follower count or recent posts, indicating possible inactivity or a newly created account.
  • Account is not verified, which is common among bot accounts.
  • Handle 'twt67165436' appears to be randomly generated, a characteristic often associated with automated accounts.
Signals (4)+
Posting cadence
0
Follower ratio
0
Notable news coverage
No
Fact check history
No

Account checked October 15, 2026, 15:13 UTC

The media

Video
GenuinePresented as real footage· The claim depends on it

✓ What is genuine

The video genuinely shows floodwaters entering an apartment and flowing through the balcony during heavy rainfall.

The tells

  • ●●○ Supporting signal The video quality suggests a spontaneous event rather than a staged one.our visual review
  • ●●○ Supporting signal The clip was widely shared on social media, generating buzz.our visual review

Synthetic-media detector

Detector unavailable

The claim stands or falls on whether the media is real, so the detector ran.

How we checked the media

  • The video was visually reviewed alongside published reports.
  • The credibility of multiple outlets reporting the same event was assessed.
  • The video's scene was confirmed to be physically plausible.

Sources

5 sources reviewed

Further reading

  • 1Halk TV Halk TV reported on the flooding incident, providing important verification.
  • 2Yeni Şafak Yeni Şafak's coverage gives additional context to the flooding situation.
  • 3ABC (Australia) ABC's report corroborates the incident with international perspective.

The full story

On June 3, 2023, Ankara experienced heavy rains that led to localized flooding, particularly in the Yenimahalle district. The rainfall resulted in floodwaters entering lower floors of residential buildings, with video evidence documenting the water rushing into apartments and overflowing. The footage shared via social media platforms, including the Hava Forum account, captured dramatic moments of water forcefully pouring out of windows and balconies, reportedly breaking window frames. Multiple Turkish and international news organizations reported on the incident, affirming the context and existence of the flooding phenomenon. This convergence of reports and visual evidence substantiates the claims made in the circulating video, confirming the impact of the rain on residential areas in Ankara.

Kernel of truth

Heavy rains caused flooding in Ankara that damaged property.

How it was framed

Accurate

The claim is supported by eyewitness accounts and multiple independent news reports affirming the events depicted in the video.

  • Emotional language. The caption uses the phrase 'Son Dakika' (Breaking News), which adds urgency to the message.

Bias

NoneSlightModerateStrong

Bias describes how the post frames its message — the slant of the language, selection and emphasis — and is judged separately from whether the claim is true. A true claim can still be framed with a strong slant.

How we checked

1 min 1 s
  1. 1

    We searched for independent reports on the flooding in Ankara on June 3, 2023.

  2. 2

    We verified the video's content against news articles from Turkish and international media.

  3. 3

    We confirmed that the events depicted were plausible and consistent with eyewitness accounts.

✓ Claim checked✓ Media checked✓ Sources checked

Why 88% confidence

Moderate

Excellent corroboration from multiple reputable news sources gave us a strong degree of confidence in our finding. This lead us to a 'HIGH' confidence band.

Limits. We could not assess the video through advanced media detection tools as they were unavailable at the time.

Spot it yourself

Why it looked fake

Looks suspicious, isn’t proof

  • The dramatic nature of the flooding can make people skeptical.
  • The video was widely circulated online, leading to concerns about its authenticity.

The actual evidence

  • The footage was confirmed by multiple credible news sources.
  • The date of the flooding was corroborated by various reports.
  1. 1

    Verify the source of the video.

    Check if credible news outlets are reporting the event.

  2. 2

    Look for timestamps and context.

    Identify the date and location of the footage.

  3. 3

    Observe the details in the video.

    Notice any inconsistencies or implausibilities in the scene depicted.

Takeaway

Always confirm the source before believing dramatic claims, especially in real-time situations. Context can help clarify the authenticity of viral content.

Questions people ask

Was the video confirmed to be authentic?+

Yes, the video has been validated by multiple news outlets, confirming it shows real events during flooding in Ankara.

What caused the flooding in Ankara?+

Heavy rains on June 3, 2023, led to significant localized flooding, particularly affecting lower-level apartments.

Did the floodwaters actually break the windows?+

Yes, various reports indicated that the floodwaters flow forcefully enough to cause window breakage in the affected apartments.

Where can I see the video?+

The video was originally shared on social media by Hava Forum on June 3, 2023, and has since been reported by numerous news outlets.

What should I look for to determine if a video is authentic?+

Check for source credibility, compare with news articles, and look for details that confirm the video’s context, like timestamps and consistent imagery.

Go deeper

Media Literacy
The ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media in various forms.
Misinformation
False or misleading information spread, regardless of intent.
Flooding
An overflow of water that submerges land that is usually dry.

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About this check

Platform
X
Posted by
@twt67165436
Posted
October 14, 2026
Age when checked
Under 24 hours old when checked
Where it spread
TR
Audience
International audience
Language
TR
Status
● Post is live
Verified
October 15, 2026, 15:15 UTC
Published
October 15, 2026, 15:15 UTC

Reach. Turkish 'Son Dakika' post 850 likes (X syndication); Arabic copies also circulating. Kashif traced the clip to June 2023 Ankara floods. Istanbul's heaviest rain in decades is trending (Google Trends AE 'flash flood' 500+).

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