Foaming and a strong odor have been reported in the Elmacık Stream in Gebze, Kocaeli, sparking outrage among residents. Citizens, demanding a permanent solution to the pollution during rainy weather, accused industrial and recycling facilities of dumping waste and claimed that authorities have not taken samples.
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Breaking news from Kocaeli: Foaming and a strong odor in a stream in Gebze district of Kocaeli have caused a reaction from the residents of the area. - October 7, 2026, 12:42
Foaming and a strong odor have been reported in the Elmacık Stream in Gebze, Kocaeli, sparking outrage among residents. Citizens, demanding a permanent solution to the pollution during rainy weather, accused industrial and recycling facilities of dumping waste and claimed that authorities have not taken samples.