Bartın’s Industrial Site Devastated by Flooding
Industrial Site in Bartın Flooded due to Heavy Rain; Workers Rescued by Helicopter
An industrial site in Bartın, Turkey, was severely flooded as a result of heavy rain. Fortunately, all 70 trapped workers were successfully rescued by helicopter. Minister of Justice Yılmaz Tunç and Minister of Interior Ali Yerlikaya visited the affected region of Bartın to assess the situation caused by the flood disaster. Minister Yerlikaya announced that there were no casualties reported, despite the flooding of houses and workplaces in Bartın and neighboring areas.
The images captured at the flooded industrial site depict the dire circumstances the workers faced. The flooding occurred after a heavy downpour, which continued to intensify overnight. The Coast Guard Command initiated rescue operations to save the workers stranded in the affected workplaces. After approximately two hours of work, the evacuation was successfully completed, with some workers having taken refuge on the roofs of their buildings. The rescue team utilized helicopters to transfer the employees to safe areas.
Following the rescue operation, the cleaning process at the flooded industrial site commenced. Bartın Governor Nurtaç Arslan, AK Party Bartın Deputy Yusuf Ziya Aldatmaz, and Mayor Hüseyin Fahri Fırıncıoğlu monitored the progress of the cleaning efforts alongside the ministers.
Minister Tunç and Minister Yerlikaya visited the region to evaluate the extent of the flood disaster personally. Minister Yerlikaya shared on his official Twitter account that they traveled to Bartın via land with Minister Tunç. He expressed his heartfelt wishes to all citizens affected by the flood and assured the public that the necessary measures and resources were in place to aid those in need. He confirmed that 23 citizens were rescued by helicopter, while an additional 73 citizens were rescued by boats and construction equipment.
Furthermore, Minister Yerlikaya warned the public to remain cautious as the heavy rain was expected to persist until the morning hours. He accompanied his message with images of the ongoing rescue efforts, emphasizing the importance of heeding warnings and taking necessary precautions.
Minister Tunç also conveyed his well wishes to the victims of the flood disaster in Bartın and surrounding provinces through social media. He assured the affected citizens that all available resources were mobilized under the coordination of AFAD (Disaster and Emergency Management Authority). He stated that air and land interventions were ongoing to rescue the trapped citizens, emphasizing the government’s commitment to safeguarding the citizens from any harm.
The flood in Bartın serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of weather events and the importance of preparedness and quick response in mitigating the impact. The government’s swift action and the successful rescue of the trapped workers demonstrate the effectiveness of coordination and emergency response measures in safeguarding lives and ensuring the well-being of citizens.
