Latest situation in Ayazağa. Buildings in the stream bed are being demolished

Istanbul surrendered to floods due to heavy rains on October 14. With the breaking of the 84-year rainfall record, the roads turned into lakes and hundreds of vehicles were swept away by the flood waters. Some citizens were trapped in their cars or buildings.

One of the places that suffered great damage during the disaster was Sarıyer's Ayazağa District.

“AYAZAĞA IS KNOWN WITH ITS INFRASTRUCTURE PROBLEM”

NTV reporter Osman Terkan, who has been following the developments in Ayazağa District since the day of the flood, gave information about the infrastructure of the region.

Stating that the water level in the region has risen to 2.5 meters, Terkan said, "At this point, there are many buildings built on the stream bed. There are even newly built buildings in the region. Ayazağa is a neighborhood known for its infrastructure problems for a long time. While the struggle is being made to overcome this problem, new buildings are being built." he said.

Stating that Ayazağa Stream overflows during heavy rain and that there are many buildings built on the stream, Terkan talked about the walking path on the stream and said, "There are iron panels in some areas and concrete in some areas." he said.

Stating that the teams cut the wire fences with welding and the poles were demolished, Osman Terkan stated that the iron panels will be cut and the walls built during the stream improvement work will also be demolished.

Pointing out that there is a stream under the street passing through Ayazağa, Terkan explained the works in the region as follows:

"First of all, the demolition process started from the flooded stadium here. The teams entered the stadium with work machines. Both the structures of the stadium and the stadium ground are being cleaned. Afterwards, the demolition of the buildings at the determined points will take place one by one."