Heavy rain and thunderstorms have been causing havoc in the city for the past two days. The retaining wall at the back of a 7-story building in Ada Mahallesi Esen Sokak collapsed due to the intense rainfall. Upon receiving reports of the incident, AFAD, the fire department, police, and health teams were dispatched to the scene. Upon inspection by AFAD and the fire department, it was determined that no one was trapped under the collapsed wall.
Following the inspections, Sinop Municipality teams began work to demolish the remaining section of the collapsed retaining wall. During the work with an excavator, the standing section of the wall collapsed onto the rear facade of the 7-story building, causing damage. AFAD, the fire department, and the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization, and Climate Change initiated a damage assessment operation at the scene.
The adverse weather conditions in the city also caused flooding in some areas. In Zeytinlik Mahallesi, Karakum mevkisinde, some road routes were filled with stones and mud due to overflowing streams. Municipal teams conducted clean-up operations in the areas affected by the floods.
The heavy rain and thunderstorms have been causing chaos in the city for the past two days. A retaining wall at the back of a 7-story building collapsed in Ada Mahallesi Esen Sokak due to the intense rainfall. Emergency response teams such as AFAD, the fire department, police, and health teams were deployed to the scene following the reports of the incident. Thankfully, it was determined that no one was trapped under the collapsed wall after inspections by AFAD and the fire department.
Following the inspection, Sinop Municipality teams began the process of demolishing the remaining section of the collapsed retaining wall. Unfortunately, during the demolition work, the standing portion of the wall fell onto the rear facade of the 7-story building, causing further damage. Subsequently, AFAD, the fire department, and the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization, and Climate Change started a damage assessment operation at the scene to evaluate the extent of the damage caused by the incident.
Furthermore, the adverse weather conditions in the city led to flooding in certain areas, such as Zeytinlik Mahallesi, Karakum mevkisinde, where some road routes were blocked by debris from overflowing streams. To address this issue, municipal teams carried out clean-up operations in the affected regions.
In conclusion, the heavy rain and thunderstorms in the city have not only caused structural damage by collapsing a retaining wall but have also resulted in flooding in some areas, leading to road closures. The authorities are actively working to assess and address the damage caused by the natural calamities, emphasizing the importance of preparedness and response mechanisms in dealing with such emergencies. Through coordinated efforts and swift action, the city aims to recover from the aftermath of the adverse weather conditions and ensure the safety and well-being of its residents.
