Turkey deploys massive emergency response to combat floods and landslides

Following severe rainfall, floods, and landslides in Turkey, including significant impact in Istanbul, emergency response efforts are underway nationwide. The Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) reported that 60,395 personnel, 1,060 volunteers, and 8,927 vehicles are deployed across affected provinces to conduct search and rescue, evacuation, nutrition, shelter, and damage assessment operations.

In support of these efforts, Tekirdağ Metropolitan Municipality has dispatched 26 personnel, 9 vehicles, and 10 motor pumps to the disaster zones under AFAD coordination. This deployment includes specialized teams from the Tekirdağ Fire Department, water and sewage administration (TESKİ), and the Provincial Disaster and Emergency Directorate. Tekirdağ Mayor Dr. Candan Yüceer expressed solidarity with those affected by the floods in Istanbul, stating that all available resources are being utilized to assist the neighboring province.