Important statements from Governor Gül in Ayazağa

DEMOLISHMENT OF RISKY BUILDINGS HAS STARTED

Istanbul Governor Davut Gül made a statement in Sarıyer's Ayazağa District, where there was a flood following the heavy rain. Providing information about the work carried out from the search for missing citizens to the demolition of risky structures, from stream rehabilitation to aid to disaster victims, Gül stated that the relevant institutions are working in coordination to eliminate the problems in the region.

"WE SEARCH FOR THE LOST WITH THE PRECISION OF A JEWELER"

Stating that the search efforts for the citizens lost in the flood disaster are continuing, Gül said that the teams are concentrating on the points where they were last seen and the areas where the signals received from their mobile phones were found. Gül said, "The areas where our fellow townspeople were last seen are close to the areas where their phones signal. We are looking at the entire region. We estimate that they are here, but they may not be here and come out of the sea from 5-10 kilometers away. Our friends are doing this with the precision of jewelers." Stating that the search efforts were not limited to the points where the missing persons were last seen, Gül stated that the entire region was scanned.

RISKY BUILDINGS IN AYAZAĞA WILL BE DEMOLISHED

Explaining that work is continuing to remove risky structures in the flood-affected area, Gül stated that the shops in Ayazağa Square and the lodgings of the Quran course will be demolished. Gül said that the demolition of the buildings in question is planned to be completed tonight and tomorrow. He stated that the work carried out on the area where the Quran course, gym and 16 shops are located in the region are also important in removing the obstacles to stream improvement.

ASSISTANCE OF 10 THOUSAND LIRAS EACH TO THOSE AFFECTED BY THE FLOOD

Giving information about the payments to be made to the citizens damaged by the flood, Gül announced that 10 thousand lira aid will be provided regardless of the amount of damage, with the funds provided by the Ministry of Family and Social Services. Stating that the damage and damage assessment studies have been largely completed, Gül stated that the amounts in the minutes will be evaluated according to AFAD criteria. Governor Gül said, "We aim to review the figures in the minutes on Sunday according to AFAD's criteria and make all payments on Monday and Tuesday."

1700 METERS OF STREAK IMPROVEMENT WILL BE MADE IN AYAZAĞA

Stating that they identified two problematic points in Ayazağa, Gül stated that the first of these is the stream bed in the upper part of the residential area. Stating that work needs to be done due to the trees in the stream bed, Gül said that İSKİ is carrying out work in this region. Stating that the second problem is around Ayazağa Square, Gül explained that stream improvement is needed in an area of ​​approximately 1700 meters. Gül said, "In order for İSKİ to do this, the occupation and obstacles must be eliminated. After these demolitions take place, there will be no obstacle to the rehabilitation of the 1700-meter stream." Stating that there are medium and long-term studies for other streams in Istanbul, Gül said that short-term interventions in Ayazağa will be completed as a priority.

TWO OPTIONS WILL BE OFFERED FOR RENOVATION OF HOUSES

Announcing that an office will be established for the renovation of the residences of citizens affected by the flood, Gül stated that the work has started and the office is planned to be put into service on Sunday or Monday at the latest. Stating that the zoning and permit processes will be carried out under the coordination of the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change, Gül explained that citizens will be offered two different options. Accordingly, citizens who want to renew their buildings themselves will be able to receive support within the scope of the "Half of it is on Us" application. For those who want public support during the construction process, TOKİ will step in. Gül said that TOKİ will provide the options that contractors should offer to citizens who want to transform their homes, and that the process will be carried out in line with the method preferred by the citizens.

"PRINCIPLE CONTINUES INCREASING ON THE ANATOLIAN SIDE"

Governor Gül, who also made evaluations about the weather conditions in Istanbul, stated that the rain continued to increase in intensity on the Anatolian Side. Emphasizing that the risk throughout the city has decreased but has not completely disappeared, Gül said, "The rainfall continues to increase on the Anatolian Side. Our risk continues to decrease throughout Istanbul. The rainfall will continue today and tomorrow. We will follow up on it."