Istanbul Governor Davut Gül made a press statement regarding the work carried out in the Ayazağa District of Sarıyer, which was affected by the flood following the heavy rains on October 14.
Stating that a significant part of the work was completed on the sixth day of the flood disaster, Gül gave information about casualties, damage assessments, demolitions and payments to be made to citizens.
"6 PEOPLE DIE IN ISTANBUL, 1 PERSON IS MISSING"
Announcing that 6 people lost their lives in Istanbul due to the flood, Gül said that the search for a missing person is continuing.
Reminding that the dead bodies of two people who were swept away by flood waters from the jeep that fell into the stream in Kocaeli's Gebze district and were dragged to Pendik, Gül said the following:
"A total of 6 people died in Istanbul and one person is missing. Two people who died in Kocaeli and were dragged to Pendik were found dead by our gendarmerie search and rescue teams. Therefore, the bodies of a total of 8 people in Kocaeli and Istanbul were found in Istanbul. The search for one person continues."
19 THOUSAND 300 REPORTS: SERIOUS DAMAGE TO APPROXIMATELY 3 THOUSAND HOMES AND WORKPLACES
Explaining that 19 thousand 300 notifications were received after the disaster, Gül stated that the teams examined each application on site. Stating that the notices covered different damages, from roof leaks to the belongings in the houses becoming completely unusable, Gül said that serious damage was detected in approximately 2 thousand residences and 900 workplaces.
Gül said, "We have determined that roughly 3,000 homes and workplaces have been seriously damaged, and their damages will begin to be paid starting today."
Noting that new applications for damage assessment continue, Gül stated that citizens who have not yet been inspected can apply to the AFAD coordination truck in Ayazağa Square.
10 THOUSAND LIRA WILL BE PAID TO 2 THOUSAND 500 PEOPLE
Giving information about the emergency aid provided to citizens affected by the disaster, Gül announced that 10 thousand liras were paid to 5 thousand 200 people on Friday.
Gül stated that approximately 2,500 more people will be paid the same amount today.
Emphasizing that the 10 thousand lira support in question is separate from the damage compensation, Gül said, "10,000 liras is the money transferred by our Ministry of Family and Social Services as a lifeline, as an emergency aid, to our fellow citizens who were affected by the disaster in some way, apart from the damage assessment."
AGRICULTURAL DAMAGE 60 MILLION LIRA
Announcing that the damage assessments regarding the agricultural activities affected by the flood have been completed, Gül announced that approximately 60 million lira of damage was determined, including small livestock losses and damage to greenhouses. Gül said that the support for agricultural losses has started to be delivered and is planned to be completed within the week.
"WE DO NOT DESTROY EVERY PLACE WE SEE IN AYAZAĞA"
Answering questions about the building demolitions carried out in Ayazağa, Gül emphasized that the demolitions were carried out in line with the stream bed and the boundaries of the reclamation project.
Gül said, "We do not and will not demolish every place we see in Ayazağa."
"Wherever the bed of that stream is, wherever the rehabilitation will be done, wherever the project covers and if there is an occupation there or a building that needs to be demolished, it is ensured that it is demolished."
Stating that the demolition of all the surrounding buildings is out of the question, Gül stated that the stream improvement projects were prepared by taking into account past rainfall data and technical calculations.
SUPPORT TO TENANTS OF DESTROYED STORES
Answering the question about the tenants of the 16 collapsed shops in Ayazağa, Gül stated that a significant part of the materials in the workplaces were damaged by flood waters. Gül said that financial support will be provided to the tenants to repair their damaged belongings and to establish a new business order.
Stating that the support will be transferred today and tomorrow, Gül said, "We will ensure that they re-establish order and do not become victims."
URBAN TRANSFORMATION OFFICE COMES INTO SERVICE
Referring to the studies on unplanned construction in the region, Gül announced that the Urban Transformation Office, which was previously announced by the Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Murat Kurum, has become operational.
He stated that the office, which started to serve in the Rauf Denktaş Cultural Center, will provide technical information on land, zoning and island-based transformation to citizens who want to transform their buildings.
STATEMENT REGARDING DEATHS AT THE CONCERT: 'DRUG-CAUSED'
At the end of his statement, Gül also answered the question about the death of two people at the "Unreal x Jeton" concert held at the Istanbul Congress Center in Şişli. Stating that it was determined in the Forensic Medicine reports that the three people who fell ill at the concert used different drugs, Gül said that the deaths were caused by drug use.
Gül used the following statements:
"Sir, the issue is not about the concert. Unfortunately, three of our fellow citizens who went to the concert used different drugs, which were detected in the Forensic Medicine reports. Therefore, a drug-related death occurred. There is no problem with the concert or the products eaten and drunk at the concert. Our Directorate of Agriculture took the samples. Moreover, since there were deaths and injuries, the judicial process continues."
