New statement after the flood disaster in Istanbul! The highest rainfall was recorded since 1942

Istanbul Governor Davut Gül shared about the work carried out after the floods and floods that occurred after the downpour in the city. In his post on his social media account, Governor Gül stated that in the heavy rain that increased in the city on October 14, 272 kilograms of precipitation per square meter fell in some regions, and this amount was recorded as the highest precipitation measured in Istanbul since 1942.

Expressing his condolences and patience to the 7 citizens who lost their lives in the disaster, Gül stated that they have been on the field since the first moment of the disaster, under the coordination of AFAD, with the contribution of all institutions, that 9 thousand 217 personnel worked in search and rescue and first response operations, and 38 thousand personnel worked in support operations, and that 5 thousand 280 vehicles and work machines and 14 boats were used in the works.

Stating that the search and rescue efforts have been completed, Gül stated that damage assessment studies are continuing under the coordination of AFAD and with the participation of relevant institutions, that support and payments to citizens continue in line with the detected damages, and that efforts are continuing to eliminate the damages, meet the needs and heal the wounds.

Governor Gül stated that the Urban Transformation Office was opened in Ayazağa by the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change, that the buildings of the citizens who request it will be renewed through TOKİ or within the scope of the "Half of it is from Us" campaign, and that İSKİ has started stream improvement works.

Thanking President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and the ministers for their unwavering support during this process, AFAD, which coordinates the disaster process, all institutions and organizations, teams, support personnel, non-governmental organizations and volunteers involved in search and rescue and first response efforts, Gül said in his post: "We will continue to stand by our citizens with all the resources of our state and heal our wounds together. May God not let our country and nation experience such disasters again." He included his statements.