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The heavy snowfall transitions, which were interrupted yesterday at noon in Istanbul, became effective again with the reinforcement of the wind from the north directions as of early morning (05:00) today. Consecutive air masses caused heavy snowfall on both sides of Istanbul, while a snow accumulation in the range of 5 to 10 cm was measured in addition to the existing snow thickness throughout the city. While there were some traffic disruptions in the morning hours due to sudden snowfall in a short time, IMM teams intervened at the locations where the notice was received and provided the traffic flow. Traffic disruptions occurred, especially in the Kadıköy, Üsküdar, Sarıyer, Şişli and Beşiktaş districts.
A SNOW THICKNESS OF 70 CM HAS BEEN MEASURED IN SILE
According to AKOM data, which includes information on today’s snow depth; It reached 60-70 cm in the Darlık and Ağva de Şile regions. Thickness of snow in other parts of the city; It was measured as 40 cm at Hadımköy, 35 at Beykoz, 30 cm at Şişli and 30 cm at Arnavutköy.
30 ANIMALS RECOVERED BY EXECUTIVE TEAMS
Among them are IMM Fire Department, Highway Maintenance, IMM Traffic Directorate, ISKI, Police. İGDAŞ, Beyaz Masa, Park Bahçe and a total of 27 units of which they are, closely follow the developments of AKOM. According to data shared by AKOM; Firefighters and Park Bahçeler crews responded to 16 roof flies, 603 tree and pole knockdowns, 85 dangerous parts due to heavy snow and wind. 126 vehicles were damaged by these events. While 10 animals perished in the Eyüpsultan and Şile districts due to the collapse of barn roofs, 30 animals were rescued by firefighters.
73 THOUSAND TONS OF SALT SPILLED
The teams carry out their work in accordance with the messages received from BEUS (Ice Early Warning System) established in 60 points in Istanbul. Tracking and steering of teams is provided through the vehicle tracking system. The box salts were dropped at critical points. In light of the incoming data, teams will intervene on snow puddles and icing at critical points such as overpasses, bus stops, squares. The IBB Road maintenance team has dumped 73,465 tons of salt and 194 tons of solution so far.
IMM CONTINUES TO MAKE HOMELESS CITIZENS
Homeless citizens living on the streets are housed in IMM facilities set up for the homeless after being persuaded by police teams and undergoing medical checks. Currently, a total of 412 homeless citizens are housed, 220 in Esenyurt, 162 in Florya and 30 in Kayışdağ. As of December 4, 2020, a total of 1,539 homeless citizens have been housed in IMM camps. In addition, 136 people, mostly families with children, were placed in hotels contracted by IMM.
During the studies carried out by the teams of the Directorate of Veterinary Services for feeding street animals, dry food with high nutritional value was regularly left at 200 points.
MOBILE BUFFETS LOCATED AT 6 POINTS
Despite the scenario of citizens who prefer to use their personal car in heavy snowfalls to stay in traffic, IMM offers mobile kiosks that offer hot drink, soup and water service; Mahmut Bey and Kavacık, at the Martyrs Bridge toll booths on July 15; Sirinevler, Cevizlibağ and Avcılar placed at critical points such as the entrances to the metrobus. Between February 12 and 17, 19,000 teas, soups and cakes were served to citizens through mobile kiosks.
7 THOUSAND STAFF IN THE FIELD
IMM took all measures to ensure that life in the city continues on its normal course. This year, IMM works with 1,351 vehicles and 7,031 personnel in its efforts to combat winter conditions. Teams ready to wait, snow plows and salting workers carry out intervention and negativity work in 434 intervention points of the 4 thousand 23 km of the responsible road network in Istanbul.
