Storm horror in Amasra: 6-meter waves hit the shore, trees fell down

Following the orange code warning of the General Directorate of Meteorology, the wind blowing from the northwest direction and reaching a speed of 80 kilometers per hour was effective in the district. In Amasra, where the air temperature was measured at 11 degrees, the waves hitting the rocks in the Grand Harbor rose up to 6 meters. The waves reached the windows of the restaurants in the harbour. Dry cargo ships off the coast of Amasra also had difficult times due to strong winds.

BOATS COULD NOT SAIL TO THE BLACK SEA

Coast Guard Western Black Sea Group Command teams took precautions to prevent damage to the boats. Due to the storm, fishing boats did not sail but anchored in the port. While police teams patrolled the Büyük Port area and warned the citizens, Amasra Municipality teams also called for caution with announcements. Strong winds also affected the Kemere Bridge location, which connects Boztepe and Kaleiçi neighborhoods.

MANY TREES WERE TROPPED DOWN

Due to the strong wind in Bartın, many trees fell in Kurucaşile district. The pergolas on the coast in the district were also damaged by falling over. In addition, electricity cannot be supplied to the district due to damage to the energy transmission lines. In Arıt Turanlar village, the roof of a house was blown away due to strong wind. The highway was closed to transportation in the Uğurlu location of the Bartın-Kastamonu-Cide road due to trees falling down. Teams continue to work to open the road.

BARTIN-KASTAMONU ROAD OPENED TO TRAFFIC

Due to the heavy rain and storm in Bartın, more than 10 trees fell on the road in the Uğurlu location of the Bartın-Cide-Kastamonu road. The fallen trees on the road, which was closed to transportation for approximately 2 hours, were removed after the work of the Highways and Special Administration teams. The road was reopened to traffic with a single lane.

ROAD COVERED WITH WATER

Water flowing from the slopes in the Çakraz village location of the Bartın-Cide-Kastamonu road caused accumulation on the main road. Highways teams started water evacuation work with construction equipment. Drivers had difficulty driving their vehicles due to water accumulated on the road. In addition, the lower floors of some houses were flooded due to water accumulated on the road.

ROOFS WERE BLOWN AWAY IN THE VILLAGES

In Bartın, the roofs of houses in more than 10 villages were blown off due to the wind blowing from the southwest direction, whose speed reached 70 kilometers per hour. Rock pieces fell on the road in Kurucaşile Karaman village. Announcements were made through mosque and municipal loudspeakers about the rain and storm affecting the city center, citizens were warned against floods and floods and were asked not to go out unless necessary.