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Flash floods kill 6 in Istanbul, northwestern Kırklareli

Flash floods kill 6 in Istanbul, northwestern Kırklareli

After a bout of intense rainfall struck the northern districts of Türkiye’s largest metropolis, Istanbul, late Tuesday, ensuing flash floods tragically claimed two lives. The deluge started within the metropolis’s northern area and gained momentum, significantly affecting the areas of Arnavutköy and Başakşehir, reworking roads into rivers.

In an announcement, Istanbul’s Governor’s Office stated the deceased fell sufferer to extreme flooding within the Başakşehir and Küçükçekmece districts. Istanbul Governor Davut Gül suggested essential precautions in future incidents and reminded residents to keep away from driving bikes on roads throughout extreme climate circumstances.

Emergency squads had been instantly dispatched to numerous areas within the districts upon receiving calls from houses and companies.

Dozens of autos had been caught on the roads in each districts.

Başakşehir District Mayor Yasin Kartoğlu famous that the Başakşehir People’s Coffeehouse (Millet Kıraathanesi) was additionally flooded, however all folks on the coffeehouse had been safely evacuated and transferred to their houses.

While there have been no floods or rain on the Asian facet, there have been studies of lightning strikes within the Beykoz, Kavacık, Kadiköy, Sultanbeyli and Üsküdar districts.

The flooding additionally affected some metro stations.

Ongoing search and rescue operations continue after downpours resulted in floods, Kırklareli, Türkiye, Sept. 5, 2023. (AA Photo)

Ongoing search and rescue operations proceed after downpours resulted in floods, Kırklareli, Türkiye, Sept. 5, 2023. (AA Photo)

The Turgut Özal and Siteler stations on the M3 Kirazlı-Kayaşehir line had been closed as a part of security measures, in accordance with an announcement revealed by Metro Istanbul on social media.

In a current announcement, it was reported that 125 kilograms of precipitation per sq. meter was recorded. “Thankfully, no citizens are stranded in the affected areas, and arrangements have been made to provide shelter for those affected by the flood in public guesthouses and facilities,” the Governor stated.

“We received nearly 1,150 flood notifications from 112 emergency call centers and an additional 2,540 flood reports from municipalities. Various response teams, including the AFAD (Disaster and Emergency Management Authority ), the fire brigade, the ISKI (Istanbul Water and Sewerage Administration) and municipal rescue teams, are tirelessly working to address these reports. Furthermore, law enforcement, the gendarmerie and health care units are providing full support to these efforts,” the Istanbul governor’s workplace said.

Initial assessments point out that the floods have impacted 754 houses and companies. Unfortunately, there have been casualties reported as effectively. Yildiz Yurtseven, aged 57, from Başakşehir Başak District on Mevlana Celalettin Rumi Street; and Iraman Kebe, aged 32, from Guinea, residing in Küçükçekmece’s Atatürk District on Engin Street, tragically misplaced their lives within the floods. Twelve people who sustained accidents are presently receiving medical therapy in hospitals.

Kırklareli floods

The flash floods additionally had a big affect on the northern Kırklareli area, particularly within the city of Iğneada of the Demirköy district of Kırklareli. Search and rescue operations are ongoing to find 4 people who stay lacking within the aftermath of this flood.

The freeway connecting Demirköy and Iğneada was briefly closed to visitors on account of the overflow from Değirmen Creek, attributable to heavy precipitation. Traffic resumed as soon as the water ranges subsided.

Aerial footage of the extent of the flood experienced in Arnavutköy, Türkiye, Sept. 6, 2023. (IHA Photo)

Aerial footage of the extent of the flood skilled in Arnavutköy, Türkiye, Sept. 6, 2023. (IHA Photo)

After the flood, a search and rescue mission was initiated when contact was misplaced with 12 people residing at a facility. Six of those people, who had been trapped within the forest, had been efficiently rescued. Tragically, the our bodies of three folks had been found, and one other physique was discovered within the bungalow accommodations situated in Sisli Valley. Consequently, the dying toll as a result of floodwaters has now risen to 4.

A complete of 203 personnel from numerous businesses, together with the Gendarmerie General Command, the General Directorate of Security, the Coast Guard Command, the General Directorate of Forestry, 112 Emergency and Special Administrations, in addition to navy items from the area and cities similar to Edirne, Kırklareli, Ankara, Bursa, Istanbul, Sakarya and Tekirdağ have collaborated within the rescue and aid efforts.

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