Torrential Rain Paralyzes Istanbul, Triggers Widespread Flooding
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Due to the heavy rainfall affecting Istanbul, AFAD and the 112 Emergency Call Center received 2,518 reports between 06:00 and 20:00 on October 14th. The Istanbul Governorship announced that the rainfall caused 1,277 floods, 15 landslides, and 47 incidents of people being trapped.
Following the heavy rainfall that affected Istanbul throughout the day, the Istanbul Governorship issued a statement regarding the adverse events across the city. As of 8 PM, a total of 2,518 reports had been received by AFAD (Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency) and the 112 Emergency Call Center, with 15 landslides and 1,277 floods recorded.
Strong rainfalls in Istanbul have led to floods in many places in the millions metropolis on Wednesday. As reported by the state news agency Anadolu, in many districts streets and underpasses filled with water. In some districts landslides occurred, vehicles stuck on the flooded streets. Also in ground floor and basement apartments water has penetrated in some districts, it was said.
Torrential rains caused serious problems in Istanbul, Turkey, on October 14. In many parts of the metropolis, streets and underpasses were flooded, and ...
The Istanbul Governorship announced that 2,518 reports were received due to the heavy rainfall affecting the city, and that 8,000 personnel and 2,000 vehicles and construction equipment were deployed to address the adverse conditions. The most frequent reports, 1,277, concerned flooding. The Istanbul Governorship issued a statement regarding the adverse effects of the heavy rainfall that has been affecting the city since the morning hours. The s…
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