The downpour paralyzed life in Istanbul: Metro stations and underpasses were flooded

The heavy rain, which started in the morning hours in Istanbul and increased its effect in the following hours, had a negative impact on life throughout the city. While there were floods in many places due to the rain, there were also disruptions in transportation.

Puddles formed in the metro stations and underpasses in Esenler, Zincirlikuyu and Topkapı. Citizens had difficulty walking due to accumulated water at some points.

STREETS TURNED INTO A LAKE IN SARİYER AND KAĞITHANE

Due to the heavy rain, streets and avenues in Sarıyer and Kağıthane were flooded. While drivers had difficulty moving forward due to the roads being covered with water, there was congestion in traffic.

Some motorcyclists who could not proceed on the roads covered with water had to get off their vehicles and push their motorcycles. Citizens who were unprepared for the rain took shelter at bus stops.

The parking lot of a shopping center in Sarıyer was also flooded. While the area where the vehicles were located in the parking lot was under water, it was seen that most of the vehicles were submerged in Esenler and Sarıyer.

SEA WATER PROGRESSED UP TO LAND

After the rain in Sarıyer, sea water advanced to the coast. As the sea and land merged in the coastal area, sea water was seen overflowing onto the land.

ALİBEY STREAM OVERFLOWED IN ARNAVUTKÖY

The water level of Alibey Stream in the Boğazköy region of Arnavutköy rose due to the downpour. As the stream overflowed over the bridge, water began to fill the garden of a nearby school. It was seen that the water level in the area was rising and the schoolyard was starting to be submerged.

TRAFFIC DENSITY REACHED 89 PERCENT

Heavy rain also negatively affected Istanbul traffic. According to Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Traffic Density Map data, traffic density throughout the city was measured as 89 percent.

Traffic came to a halt, especially in the Beylikdüzü direction of the E-5 highway. The continuing effect of the rain at the end of the working day caused drivers and citizens throughout the city to have a difficult time.

378 EMERGENCY HEALTH TEAM AND 5 UMKE TEAMS ARE IN THE FIELD

Istanbul Provincial Health Director Abdullah Emre Güner stated that 378 emergency medical teams and 5 National Medical Rescue Teams (UMKE) were on duty in the field against any negativities that may occur after the downpour.

In his statement on his NSosyal account, Güner stated that the teams responded to the reports quickly and effectively.

Calling on citizens to be careful, avoid traffic unless necessary and stay away from areas at risk of flooding, Güner noted that 112 Emergency Call Center can be called in case of emergency.