24 June, 2020 by FloodList News in Asia, Europe, News At least one people was killed and eight others injured after severe weather in Istanbul, Turkey on 23 June 2020. The waters threw huge trucks like toys. In 2009, Istanbul saw similar destructive flooding that killed 31 and caused roughly $70 million in damage, according to Middle East Eye. Others suffered less severe damage, he said, but did not give an exact number. It was felt across the eastern Greek islands and as far as the Greek capital, Athens, and in Bulgaria. The floods led to the death of at least 31 people and the cost of damage has been estimated as being in excess of $70 million. Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu said on Aug. 18 that the municipality will scrutinize the city’s infrastructure after flash floods killed one person the previous day. It was reported as ‘medium severity’ with about 40 kilograms of rain, but there is a big difference,” he said. The secretary of state for European affairs tweeted France’s “full solidarity with Greece and Turkey” and said “we are ready to offer the necessary aid.”. Rain started early in the day in parts of the city and picked up pace around noon. The Greek minister responsible for civil protection and crisis management, Nikos Hardalias, headed to Samos along with a search-and-rescue team, paramedics and engineers. He added that a […] ISTANBUL: Strong rains in Istanbul on Saturday flooded several neighborhoods, as well as the Grand Bazaar, while officials said one person was found dead in the city. A man carries pipes as he wades through flood water at a tram underpass following the heavy rain in Eminonu district of Istanbul, Turkey on August 17, 2019. The hotel I was meant to stay at next week Court Yard Marriott have just called to say that they will not be re-opening untill 5th Octoboer. At his hour, the rain had already started. One of the places that İmamoğlu visited in the aftermath of the havoc was the Eminönü Underpass. ! By considering all of these [areas], middle-term and long-term precautions will be listed. Istanbul Gov. Heavy rain and thunderstorms crossing northwest Turkey on Tuesday morning resulted in travel chaos across Istanbul. That two neighbors show solidarity in difficult times is more valuable than many things in life,” he wrote. Flash floods in Turkey At least nine people were killed and two were missing as torrential rain triggered floods in northwestern Turkey. Istanbul’s governor said there were no reports of damage in the city, Turkey’s largest. Answer 1 of 16: Just had some shocking news that there has been a huge flood in Istanbul near Ataturk airport. Members of rescue services search in the debris of a collapsed building for survivors in Izmir, Turkey, early Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. A homeless man was found dead under the Unkapanı Bridge during draining operations. Floods also affected the historic Grand Bazaar – one of the world’s oldest covered markets – with shop owners rushing to evacuate the water. Search-and-rescue efforts were underway in at least 17 buildings, AFAD said. Thank you! In pictures: Istanbul floods In Turkey's largest city, Istanbul, flash floods have gushed across a commercial district, claiming lives, damaging vehicles and stranding many. AKOM said 114 kilograms of rain per square meter had fallen in the Fatih district, where the Grand Bazaar, as well as the Unkapanı and Eminönü areas, are located. Emergency teams continued digging after nightfall and cranes lifted concrete slabs from the wreckage. At least one person was killed and eight others were injured on Tuesday in flash floods in Turkey’s biggest city of İstanbul, local authorities said, according to the Xinhua news agency. A strong earthquake struck Friday in the Aegean Sea between the Turkish coast and the Greek island of Samos, killing several people and injuring hundreds amid collapsed buildings and flooding. In Turkey, it shook the regions of Aegean and Marmara, including Istanbul. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis tweeted condolences, saying “Words are too poor to describe what one feels before the loss of children.”. Truck drivers in the parking areas lost their lives. A large waterspout could be seen over a lake in Turkey as heavy rain and hail storms lashed Istanbul Tuesday, flooding streets and causing at least one death. The rain warning came to us from the Meteorological Service at 12.30. Ratings agency Moody’s has said it has upgraded the long-term foreign currency deposit ratings of 12 Turkish banks. “We pray that there is no further loss of live in Turkey or Greece and we send our best wishes to all those affected on both sides of the earthquake,” Turkey’s Communications Director Fahrettin Altun tweeted. Video footage shows shopkeepers trying to save their merchandise from the nearly waist-deep floodwaters. Turkey condoles with Mexico over deadly flood Ankara wishes quick recovery to people wounded in flood caused by heavy rains in Mexico’s Chiapas, Tabasco states News … Flash flooding left at least one person dead in Fatih district in Istanbul on Saturday, August 17, and caused significant transportation disruptions. ISTANBUL Heavy rain and flooding hit Istanbul on Aug. 17 claiming a life, flooding some streets and causing disruption to public transportation. Extremely heavy rain hit Istanbul and other cities in NW Turkey on August 17, 2019, causing severe flooding in which one person lost its life. Raging flood waters tore through parts of Turkey. Istanbul recovers after heavy rains ISTANBUL. Relations between Turkey and Greece have been particularly tense, with warships from both facing off in the eastern Mediterranean in a dispute over maritime boundaries and energy exploration rights. We’ll inform the press regarding this issue,” İmamoğlu said. Flash floods caused by heavy rain in Turkey's largest city have killed at least 20 people and left dozens stranded, officials said today. Seven of the victims were reported to be women who drowned in a minibus taking them to work. 08 September 2009 • 18:26 pm 2 days ago - USA – Record Rainfall Triggers Floods and Landslides in South East Alaska 2 days ago - Thailand – Over 300,000 Households Affected by Floods in Southern Provinces 3 days ago - Sri Lanka – Thousands Evacuate as Cyclone Burevi Makes Landfall 4 days ago - Vietnam – Floods Leave 5 Dead, 1 Missing, 5,000 Displaced After 980mm of Rain in 3 Days Any feedback would be great. Whatever our differences, these are times when our people need to stand together.”. Many cars were stranded in traffic and rescued by fire engine teams. Torrential rain caused flash flooding in the city, inundating streets and causing traffic problems. Here İmamoğlu said that the rainfall warning from the State Meteorological Service had reached them at 12.30 p.m. on Aug. 17, but the rains had already started in the city by this time. Heavy rains in Istanbul on Aug. 18 flooded several neighborhoods, while officials said one person was found dead in the city. Ali Yerlikaya said a Syrian man was killed while six people were hurt from the floods in the low-income neighborhood. As in previous heavy rainfalls, the sea flooded Üsküdar Square creating a view as if the sea met the land. Among the dead were the wife and two children of the secretary-general of the Turkish Medical Association’s Izmir branch, the group said. Video on Twitter showed flooding in the Seferihisar district, and Turkish officials and broadcasters called on people to stay off the streets after reports of traffic congestion. They included three children, Syrian refugees aged 2, 3 and 5, who were rescued from a basement apartment where they were trapped, the Istanbul governor’s office said. Becatoros reported from Athens. “A 30-year-old Syrian died in the flood in the Esenyurt district,” İstanbul Governor Ali Yerlikaya told reporters on the scene. In a show of solidarity rare in recent months of tense bilateral relations, Greek and Turkish government officials issued mutual messages of solidarity. Lower and seafront areas of the city reported flash floods, according to the news source. Beşiktaş seek their fourth consecutive win in the Süper Lig as they will face the leaders Aytemiz Alanyaspor on Dec. 13. Answer 1 of 12: I'm reading news about the floods and it doesn't look good..I'm leaving for Turkey on Sept 26th. A homeless man was found dead in the Unkapani area on the European side of the city due to the flood, the spokesman for the Istanbul municipality said on Twitter. A small tsunami struck the Seferihisar district south of Izmir, the city in western Turkey that was the worst affected by the quake, said Haluk Ozener, director of the Istanbul-based Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute. Heavy rains accompanied by large hail lashed Istanbul, Turkey, on Tuesday, September 29, 2020, resulting in paralyzing flash floods and damage. ISTANBUL (AP) — A strong earthquake struck Friday in the Aegean Sea between the Turkish coast and the Greek island of Samos, killing at least 19 people and injuring over 700 amid collapsed buildings and flooding, officials said. Does anyone know how bad the conditions are? On Samos, two teenagers died after being struck by a wall that collapsed. Breaking News. AFAD said it measured the magnitude at 6.6. “Our instruction will be as follows: A work will be undertaken to determine the areas that were at risk at such disasters in Istanbul’s history during the last 20-25 years. At the time, it was described as the "worst in 500 years." Angela Charlton in Paris and Amer Cohadzic in Sarajevo, Bosnia, contributed. Greek seismologist Akis Tselentis told Greek state broadcaster ERT that due to the shallow depth of its epicenter — roughly 10 kilometers — potentially powerful aftershocks could be expected for several weeks and warned that buildings could collapse in a strong aftershock. I am thinking of canceling my trip now. I have said, ‘Undertake a work immediately regarding the infrastructure by summoning all the relevant units [of the municipality],” İmamoğlu told reporters at the Istanbul municipality’s Disaster Coordination Center (AKOM). Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu said on Aug. 18 that the municipality will scrutinize the city’s infrastructure after flash floods killed one person the previous day. The ongoing tension has led to fears of open conflict between the two neighbors and NATO allies. Heavy rainfall floods Istanbul … In one district, a parked car fell into a pit the heavy rain had caused on the roadway. Answer 1 of 16: Just had some shocking news that there has been a huge flood in Istanbul near Ataturk airport. “This tragedy reminds us once again how close we are despite our differences over policy. Severe weather conditions hit several districts in Istanbul around 08:00 UTC (11:00 LT), including Silivri, Buyukcekmece, Catalca, and Arnavutkoy, as well as some areas on the Asian side. “This [the flooding] was an inter-warning…I have talked with our … BBC News website readers in Istanbul have sent in their accounts of recent severe floods and voiced concern over the city's ability to cope. “In Istanbul, there should be a fast flow of information [between authorities]. A torrential downpour inundated Istanbul, Turkey, and other northwestern cities of the country on Saturday, resulting in the death of at least one … Many shops in Istanbul's historic Grand Bazaar were flooded and some of the merchandise floated away. At least 19 people were injured on the island, with two, including a 14-year-old, being airlifted to Athens and seven hospitalized on the island, health authorities said. Authorities warned people to stay away from the coast and from potentially damaged buildings. The small tsunami that hit the Turkish coast also affected Samos, with seawater flooding streets in the main harbor town of Vathi. ISTANBUL (AP) — A strong earthquake struck Friday in the Aegean Sea between the Turkish coast and the Greek island of Samos, killing at least 19 people and injuring over 700 amid collapsed buildings and flooding, officials said. Some islanders planned to spend the night in emergency tents for fear of aftershocks. Drivers had difficulties reaching their destination due to numerous waterholes caused by the heavy rainfall while some streets and underpasses were flooded. Heavy rain in Turkey’s biggest city cause substantial flooding on roads and in its Metro network. A homeless man was found dead in the Unkapani area on the European side of the city due to the flood, the spokesman for the Istanbul municipality said on Twitter. Floods briefly halted ferry services connecting the Asian and European sides of the city. News Service 09:53 November 19, 2020 AA File photo Turkey sent condolences Wednesday to the Philippines for lives lost when floods and … Officials say at least one person was killed. At least 17 people were killed in Izmir, Turkey’s third-largest city, including one who drowned, and 709 were injured, according to Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency, or AFAD. The hotel I was meant to stay at next week Court Yard Marriott have just called to say that they will not be re-opening untill 5th Octoboer. A homeless man was found dead in the Unkapani area on the European side of the city due to the flood, the spokesperson for the Istanbul municipality said on Twitter. (AP Photo/Emrah Gurel), Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. France offered assistance to both countries. The Turkish Red Crescent set up kitchens. “The warning from the Meteorological Service was very late. The earthquake, which the Kandilli Institute said had a magnitude of 6.9, struck at 2:51 p.m. local time (1151 GMT) in Turkey and was centered in the Aegean northeast of Samos. Izmir Mayor Tunc Soyer urged residents to not enter damaged buildings and to be mindful of social distancing and mask mandates amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “Turkey, too, is always ready to help Greece heal its wounds. Austria’s constitutional court on Dec. 11 struck down a law introduced last year which banned the headscarf in primary schools, saying the measure was unconstitutional and discriminatory. Turkish media showed rescuers pulling people from the rubble, including one survivor who was found about six hours after the quake. Floodwaters reportedly disrupted road travel in the districts of Beşiktaş , Eminönü , Kabataş , Kadıköy , Karaköy , and Üsküdar . Streets and basements were flooded, drivers stranded and public transport disrupted after heavy rain hit Turkish city of Istanbul (population 15 million) on Saturday, August 17, 2019. The 2009 Turkish flash floods were a series of flash floods that occurred on 9 September 2009 in and around Istanbul, Tekirdağ, and the rest of the Marmara Region of Turkey. The government and cities like Istanbul sent more than 3,000 rescue personnel to Izmir, as well as relief supplies. The main road linking the centre of the city with Ataturk airport was completely submerged by the flood water. It's a real disaster. Yavuz Selim Kosger said at least 70 people were rescued from wrecked buildings, with four destroyed and more than 10 collapsed. The pedestrian underpass in Eminönü Square was filled with floodwaters as the shops inside suffered great damage. 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