Streets turned into lakes in Tuzla, vehicles were stranded on the road: 41 citizens were evacuated
Due to the heavy downpour on the Anatolian Side, puddles formed on the streets and vehicles were stranded on the road.
Quick Look
Due to the heavy rain on the Anatolian Side of Istanbul, the street in Aydınlı District was flooded, 2 service minibuses and 2 cars were stranded.
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Why It Matters
The heavy rain in Istanbul caused puddles and transportation disruptions on the Anatolian Side.
The heavy rain in Istanbul negatively affected life on the Anatolian Side. Due to the downpour, puddles formed on the streets and avenues.
2 service minibuses and 2 cars trying to move through the accumulated water on Aydınlı District Çamlıbelde Yolu Street were stuck on the road.
While the street was completely closed to traffic flow, a total of 41 personnel in 2 service minibuses were evacuated by the service drivers. There was water damage to service minibuses and cars.
“WE WERE IN WATER UP TO THE WAIST”
The shuttle driver said, "Our vehicle was stuck in the middle of the road in heavy rain around 6 a.m. in the morning. My vehicle suddenly stopped. There was also a personnel in the vehicle. Unfortunately, it was 10 o'clock at 6:30 in the morning. There is no official coming. We are still waiting like this. We are in water up to our waist. We are waiting here, soaked." he said.
“THERE WERE 25 PERSONNEL IN THE VEHICLE”
Erdinç Yazıcı, the driver of the other shuttle, said, "The flood hit us suddenly. We had 25 passengers in the vehicle. We evacuated the passengers. The interior of the car was completely filled. The flood hit all of a sudden. Here, 5,6 vehicles were victimized in the same way."
Open Questions
- Why did the authorities intervene late at the scene?
- What is the status of infrastructure works in the region?
