Minister of Interior Mustafa Çiftçi shared the latest situation regarding the flood disaster that occurred following heavy rainfall in Istanbul. Çiftçi announced that 3 people have lost their lives in the city and that search operations are continuing following reports of 6 missing persons.
According to the information provided by Minister Çiftçi, 1 of the victims died due to electrocution, while 2 died as a result of drowning. While teams continue to respond to reports received in Istanbul, security and evacuation efforts are ongoing in the areas affected by the disaster.
Stating that operations in Istanbul, Sakarya, and Kocaeli are being carried out under the coordination of the governors, Çiftçi noted that 7 thousand 456 incidents have been responded to in line with reports reaching the Istanbul 112 Emergency Call Center.
Conveying that citizens in need of shelter have been placed in public facilities, Çiftçi stated that 58 thousand personnel are on duty across the country and that teams are continuing their intervention efforts in the field.
FLOOD WARNING TO CITIZENS
Çiftçi called on citizens to be cautious against floods and inundations. Emphasizing that drivers should not attempt to pass through routes covered with water, Çiftçi urged people to stay away from retaining walls around buildings.
Stating that buildings not declared safe should not be entered, Çiftçi warned that bottled water should be preferred in cases where the safety of drinking water is uncertain. Drawing attention to the importance of looking after the elderly, children, and disabled citizens, Çiftçi asked citizens to follow the statements of authorized institutions.
News Source: 12punto
