8 people, including 2 children, who were trapped in their homes as a result of the collapse of the bridge over the Fevziye-Akçay Stream, which overflowed due to heavy rain in Sapanca district of Sakarya, were rescued by AFAD teams.
After the heavy rain in the district for 2 days, the stream in Fevziye District overflowed. A report was made to 112 Emergency Call Center for 8 people who were trapped in their homes due to the collapse of the bridge over the stream. Upon notice, AFAD teams were dispatched to the region. AFAD teams inspected the area and set up a rope mechanism between the concrete electric poles on both sides of the stream. 8 stranded people, including 2 children, were crossed over the established line and taken to the safe area. It was learned that the health condition of the citizens is good.
HOUSES WERE BURIED IN THE SOIL
Houses in the neighborhood where the landslide occurred after the downpour in Sakarya's Karasu district were damaged.
The landslide that occurred after the downpour in Sakarya's Karasu district and the soil and rock fragments carried by the water damaged some houses.
The intermittent downpour that has been going on in the city since the previous day has a negative impact on life.
The house, which had a partial collapse as a result of the landslide caused by yesterday's heavy rain in Karasu district's Karasu district, became unusable.
In addition, in the neighborhood where 3 more houses were affected, soil and rock fragments carried by the water covered the buildings. Mud layers formed on the floors of the houses whose ground floors were flooded.
Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality and Karasu Municipality teams are carrying out excavation cleaning work in the neighborhood.
"WE STARTED EXCAVATION REMOVAL WORKS"
Darkdere Headman Yılmaz Koca told the AA correspondent that they experienced a major disaster and there was damage in the neighborhood.
Explaining that the flood brought stones and soil from the mountain to the neighborhood, Koca said, "One of our houses collapsed and 4-5 of our houses were flooded. Thank God, there was no loss of life. Our state is with us. We have started excavation work. May God not harm our state. The state and the nation will overcome this, hand in hand." he said.
Stating that citizens are expecting help from the state regarding the damaged houses, Koca said, "We received excessive rainfall. As a result, there were landslides in some places, and stones and soil came with the stream water in some places." he said.
HUNDREDS OF STAFF IN THE FIELD
Regarding the heavy showers and floods that have been effective in the city for 2 days, SAKARYA Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Yusuf Alemdar said, "We have been working non-stop for more than 36 hours with our 750 personnel and 240 vehicles. We continue our water evacuation, cleaning and damage assessment works. Our priority is the safety of our citizens and the elimination of the grievances as soon as possible."
The downpour, which has been effective in Sakarya for 2 days, caused floods and floods throughout the city. After the rain, Metropolitan Municipality and SASKİ teams started working in the areas where negativities were experienced. Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Yusuf Alemdar met with AK Party Deputy Chairman Ali İhsan Yavuz and evaluated the latest situation on the field.
'WE HAVE MOBILIZED ALL OUR OPPORTUNITIES'
Giving information about the work, Alemdar stated that the teams have been on the field since the first moment of the rain and said, "We have been on the field with our teams since the first moment of the heavy rain that affected our city. We have mobilized all our means to minimize the troubles experienced by our fellow citizens and to reach every point needed quickly. We have been working non-stop for more than 36 hours with our 750 personnel and 240 vehicles. We continue our water evacuation, cleaning and damage assessment works. Our priority is the safety of our citizens and the immediate relief of the grievances." "We follow the developments in the field closely with all our teams and continue our work in every part of our city," he said.
'UNITY AND SOLIDARITY ARE OF GREAT IMPORTANCE'
Deputy Chairman of the AK Party, Ali İhsan Yavuz, stated that heavy rains affect the surrounding provinces as well as Sakarya, and said, "The heavy rains that continue to affect our Sakarya seriously. We see that the rains turn into disasters in places. Our Metropolitan Municipality, Governorship and relevant institutions are fighting selflessly on the field with all their resources. It is of great importance to act in unity, solidarity and solidarity in such difficult times. May God protect our country, our nation and Sakarya in every way." "May it protect us from disaster," he said.
WORKING ALL AROUND SAKARYA
