The loss of life in the flood disaster increased to 3. 6 people wanted in two provinces

Istanbul is trying to heal its wounds after the rains that broke the record of 84 years. It was announced that three people died in the flood disaster.

MINISTER FARMER: THERE ARE 5 REPORTS OF MISSING IN ISTANBUL AND 1 IN KOCAELI

Minister of Internal Affairs Mustafa Çiftçi announced the latest figures regarding the flood disaster that affected Istanbul and surrounding provinces.

Stating that 3 people lost their lives in Istanbul, Minister Çiftçi said, "Unfortunately, a total of three citizens lost their lives in Istanbul, one of our citizens as a result of electric shock and two of our citizens as a result of drowning.

Stating that 6 people were missing, Çiftçi said, "As a result of the flood events, a missing person was reported missing for 5 people in Istanbul and 1 person in Kocaeli. "The search for 6 citizens continues," he said.

“STAY AWAY FROM ELECTRICAL SOURCES AND LINES”

Stating that 3 thousand 55 citizens stranded throughout Istanbul were rescued, Çiftçi said, “Our biggest priority is to protect the life and property safety of our citizens. "In particular, one should stay away from electrical sources and broken electrical lines that may have come into contact with water," he warned.

GOVERNOR GÜL: 7 PEOPLE WERE DISCHARGED FROM THE HOSPITAL

Istanbul Governor Davut Gül announced that 3 people died in the flood and 7 people who were receiving treatment were discharged from the hospital.

Governor Gül stated that a missing person report was filed for 5 people and the search efforts are continuing.

Noting that 3 thousand 50 people were rescued, Gül said, "There is no one waiting to be rescued. The work we will do after this stage is, especially our district governors, we host our citizens whose houses are flooded or who are in danger of being flooded in some way, in safe places, especially hotels and public guesthouses. Our request to our fellow citizens is to call our district governors to call 112 and not be in risky areas. "Apart from this, our citizens whose houses are flooded and workplaces are flooded are waiting for this water to be evacuated as soon as possible," he said.

“PAYMENTS BEGIN ON MONDAY AT THE LATEST”

Stating that our damage assessment work continues at full speed, Gül said, “If possible, we will start making payments tomorrow afternoon, on Monday at the latest. We do not allow any of our fellow citizens to go hungry. "Our President has strict instructions to us in this regard," he said.

MOTORCYCLE BAN WILL BE LIFTED TOMORROW MORNING

Gül said that motorcycles will be able to enter traffic starting from 06:00 tomorrow. Gül said, “We are giving permission so that our engines can go to traffic as of 06:00 tomorrow. The ban continues until 6 tomorrow morning. "After 6 o'clock, the engines will start to work freely," he said.

MINISTER MURAT KURUM IS GOING TO ISTANBUL

Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Murat Kurum will make inspections in Istanbul, where the flood disaster occurred. Minister Kurum will hold a coordination meeting today at the Istanbul Governorship Disaster Coordination Center.