
Istanbul Governor Davut Gül stated that the heaviest rainfall in 84 years was received and announced that school holidays will continue tomorrow with administrative permission in the public sector.
Istanbul Governor Davut Gül announced that 2 people lost their lives due to the heaviest rainfall in 84 years, and that public school holidays with administrative leave will continue tomorrow as well.
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The heavy rain that started in Istanbul on Wednesday, October 14th caused floods and transportation disruptions throughout the city.
Following the heavy rain that started yesterday in Istanbul, Istanbul Governor Davut Gül makes a statement about the developments in the city.
While the negativities experienced throughout the city due to the effect of the rains remain on the agenda, Gül makes evaluations about the latest situation.
"WE RECEIVED THE BIGGEST RAIN IN 84 YEARS"
Highlights from Governor Davut Gül's statements are as follows:
"2 of our citizens lost their lives and 3 of our citizens were injured. We received the heaviest rainfall in 84 years. Administrative leave in the public sector will continue tomorrow."
"OUR SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED TOMORROW"
"Our schools are closed tomorrow as well. Our students will rest at home tomorrow as well, and we will completely overhaul our schools on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and bring them to a state where healthy education can be provided on Monday."
WHAT HAPPENED?
The heavy rain that started in Istanbul on Wednesday, October 14th had a negative impact on daily life throughout the city. Due to heavy rain, water accumulations occurred in some streets and avenues, and there were also disruptions in transportation.
While the traffic density in Istanbul increased during the rainy hours, the authorities warned citizens not to go to the traffic with their private vehicles unless necessary.
According to the information shared by the Governorship on the evening of October 14, 2 thousand 518 notifications were received by AFAD and 112 Emergency Call Center between 06.00 and 20.00. During this period, 1,277 flood, 15 landslide and 47 stranding reports were recorded. 8 thousand personnel and 2 thousand vehicles and work machines were assigned to respond to negativities.
Istanbul Governorship announced that face-to-face education was suspended for one day throughout the city on Thursday, October 15, due to adverse weather conditions. In addition, motorcycles and similar two-wheeled vehicles are prohibited from entering traffic as of 21:00 on October 14 until further notice.
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