Turkey authorities deploy emergency teams for heavy rainfall

Authorities in Istanbul and Sakarya, Turkey, have deployed extensive emergency resources to manage heavy rainfall and storm conditions.

In Istanbul, the Disaster Coordination Center (AKOM) reported that 7,038 personnel, along with 2,137 vehicles and heavy machinery, are on 24/7 standby across the city. Officials stated that while monitoring continues, no major incidents have been reported thus far.

Similarly, in Sakarya, the Water and Sewerage Administration (SASKI) deployed 270 staff members and 92 vehicles across 16 districts. Following weather warnings from the General Directorate of Meteorology, teams have been monitoring infrastructure to prevent potential issues caused by rainfall, which reached 50 kilograms per square meter in some areas during the night.