Death Toll Rises to 6 in Istanbul Flood Disaster!
As search and rescue operations continue in the severe flood disaster that hit Istanbul, the death toll has risen to 6 after the bodies of 2 more people were recovered.
The toll is rising in the flash floods that hit Istanbul following heavy downpours. During the search and rescue operations carried out after the floods on October 14, the lifeless bodies of two more people were recovered, bringing the death toll from the disaster to 6.
Tragic News in the Golden Horn: Lifeless Body of Missing Person Found
Following the flood disaster in Kağıthane, the lifeless body of 30-year-old Murat Babajanov, a Turkmen national who had been reported missing, was found in the Golden Horn (Haliç).
Legal procedures have been initiated regarding the remains of Babajanov, which were found as a result of operations conducted by the marine police and search and rescue teams.
Another Person Loses Life in Pendik
Another piece of tragic news came from Pendik. Following the overflowing of the Büyük Dere stream, the lifeless body of one of the two people swept away by floodwaters along with their car was recovered.
Teams are continuing their efforts to reach other individuals reported missing.
Search and Rescue Operations Continue
Istanbul Governor Davut Gül announced that search and damage assessment operations are continuing uninterrupted in the areas affected by the flood.
Particularly around Sarıyer Ayazağa, search activities are being conducted in stream beds, coastal areas, and the sea.
Cleaning, debris removal, and demolition of risky structures are also underway in areas damaged by the floods.
Istanbul Tries to Heal the Wounds of the Flood
Due to the heavy rains, numerous homes, businesses, and vehicles were submerged across the city. While overflowing streams and flooding negatively affected transportation, severe material damage occurred in some areas.
Authorities emphasize that citizens living particularly near stream beds and in flood-prone areas must remain vigilant.
