Heavy torrential rains in Istanbul, Turkey, have caused serious consequences. Many streets and avenues of the city have been flooded, cars have been stuck in floodwaters, and residential buildings and workplaces have been inundated.
Modern.az reports, citing "TRT Haber", that 2 people have lost their lives as a result of the natural disaster.
Intense rains, which started on October 14, caused serious problems, especially in Sarıyer, Küçükçekmece, Ümraniye, Kağıthane and other districts.
In some areas, cars were swept away by floodwaters, and drivers and passengers were left helpless in their vehicles. In Sarıyer, passengers trapped in a bus on a flooded street had to climb onto the roof of the vehicle to escape.
As a result of the overflowing of some rivers in the city, the lower floors of residential buildings, commercial establishments and parking lots were flooded.
According to the Istanbul Governorship, from 06:00 to 20:00 on October 14, emergency services received 2518 calls. A total of 1277 floods, 15 landslides and 47 helplessness incidents were recorded.
8 thousand employees, 2 thousand pieces of equipment and special vehicles were mobilized to eliminate the consequences of the natural disaster.
About 200 people who were left helpless in their workplaces in the Ayazağa neighborhood of Sarıyer were rescued.
Due to heavy rains, classes in schools in Istanbul were suspended on October 15.
Traffic restrictions have been imposed in some areas of the city, and rescue and water clearing operations are continuing.
