The downpour, which intensified across Istanbul starting Tuesday morning, negatively affected daily life, particularly around the Bosphorus and in the northern and central parts of the European Side.
According to the latest measurements, 242 kilograms of rain per square meter fell in Beykoz, 190.5 kilograms in Eyüpsultan, and 187.9 kilograms in Sarıyer.
It was reported that rainfall amounts across the city reached between 100 and 230 kilograms.
Over 8,000 personnel in the field, flood of reports
Taking action against the disaster wave, the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB) went on high alert across the city with 8,392 personnel and 2,246 vehicles and construction machines. Coordinating efforts from the İBB Disaster Coordination Center (AKOM), Acting Mayor of Istanbul Nuri Aslan stated that teams are responding immediately to water drainage, manhole overflows, stream overflows, road collapses, and fallen trees. As of 11:30 PM, it was learned that a total of 6,937 reports had reached İBB units, with 5,711 of these reports made to İSKİ.
Citizens who are stranded due to the heavy rain and affected by the adverse weather conditions will be able to stay at all social facilities belonging to the İBB.
Metro and Metrobus services extended
Services on a total of 15 rail system lines, including 10 metro lines (M1A, M1B, M2, M3, M4, M5, M6, M7, M8, M9), 3 tram lines (T1, T4, T5), and 2 funicular lines (F1, F4) under Metro İstanbul, have been extended until 02:00 AM. To prevent congestion and grievances, it was announced that Metrobus services will continue uninterrupted until morning.
Critical warning until Thursday morning
In the efforts carried out in full coordination with the Istanbul Governorship and AFAD, risky stream beds are being closely monitored. It is estimated that the rainfall will continue to be intense around the Anatolian Side and the Bosphorus, and an additional 50 to 75 kilograms of rain may fall in some regions starting from 10:00 AM on Thursday. Wind speeds are expected to reach 50 to 80 kilometers per hour.
News Source: 12punto
