The severe rainfall and storm, which intensified in Istanbul, have negatively affected life across the city. Two separate incidents caused by the precipitation resulted in the deaths of a 14-year-old child and a 34-year-old individual. The Istanbul Governor's Office announced the toll regarding the incidents caused by the rainfall, while education across the city was suspended for one day on Thursday, October 15.
14-YEAR-OLD CHILD ELECTROCUTED IN FATİH
14-year-old M.I. was electrocuted after stepping into a puddle in Çukurbostan Park in Fatih. The child, who was taken to the hospital unconscious, could not be saved despite all medical interventions.
An investigation has been launched into the incident.
34-YEAR-OLD INDIVIDUAL FALLS INTO FLOODWATERS AND DIES
In front of a guesthouse on Dereboyu Street in the Ayazağa neighborhood of Sarıyer, 34-year-old S.Y. slipped and fell while trying to cross the road through floodwaters. S.Y., who hit their head on the curb, was unable to get out of the water accumulating on the road.
S.Y., who was pulled from the water with the help of citizens in the area, was taken to Seyrantepe Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital by medical teams arriving at the scene. Despite being taken under treatment, S.Y. lost their life despite the interventions performed.
An investigation has been launched into the incident.
ISTANBUL GOVERNOR'S OFFICE ANNOUNCES THE TOLL OF THE RAINFALL
The Istanbul Governor's Office shared data regarding the incidents that occurred following the heavy rainfall that has been effective in the city since the morning hours. The statement noted that a crisis desk was established within the AFAD İstanbul Regional Directorate and that 8,000 personnel along with 2,000 vehicles and construction equipment were deployed in the field.
According to the Governor's Office data, a total of 2,518 reports were received by AFAD and the 112 Emergency Call Center between 06:00 and 20:00.
It was reported that 1,277 of the reports were related to flooding, 15 to landslides, 47 to people being stranded, 13 to fallen trees, and 2 to roof collapses. Additionally, reports were filed regarding 76 vehicles, 808 residences, and 280 workplaces.
News Source: 12punto
