Following intense rainfall within the northern Turkish province of Rize, complete injury evaluation research in addition to plans are underway for the evacuation of 16 homes in danger, and the development of preventive partitions for 14 others, Anadolu Agency (AA) reported on Sunday.
In a written assertion from the Rize Governorship, it was famous that throughout the previous three days, a complete of 206 kilograms of rainfall per sq. meter was recorded within the Çayeli district because of the continuing rain.
In addition, it was famous that 38 people had been evacuated because of catastrophe dangers. It was additionally acknowledged that after the carried out efforts, there have been no closed-off residential areas, and that water and electrical energy had been offered to all settlements.
As a part of ongoing efforts, it was stated {that a} complete of 110 building autos, 18 autos, and 210 personnel from the State Hydraulic Works (DSI), General Directorate of Highways and Provincial Special Administration are concerned within the operations.
“Çayeli Municipality is conducting operations with eight construction vehicles, 13 vehicles, and 46 personnel in 10 neighborhoods. The Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) continues geological surveys and infrastructure work with eight technical personnel and two vehicles,” the assertion added.
“Through the studies conducted so far, 77 houses in 45 separate locations have been examined for landslide risks. As a result, it was decided to relocate 16 houses exposed to, or at risk of landslides. Additionally, the construction of 11 disaster-preventing retaining walls was recommended for 14 houses, and four houses were advised to be included in the control and evaluation program,” the assertion included.
After the carried out analysis it was famous that within the Çayeli district, a complete of TL 5,556,500 ($209,287) value of injury was recognized in residences, companies and autos.
Source: www.dailysabah.com
