Traces of the flood are being cleared in Dalaman: 36 personnel and 20 vehicles are on the scene
Following the heavy rains that hit Dalaman on October 28, crews from the Muğla Metropolitan Municipality are continuing their efforts to clear roads, drain water, clean streams, and ensure transportation safety.
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Heavy rains that hit Dalaman on Wednesday, October 28, caused the Tersakan Creek to overflow and led to the closure of many roads. Landslides in the higher elevations of the district also disrupted transportation.
Following the rains, teams from the Muğla Metropolitan Municipality’s Department of Public Works were dispatched to the area and began work to clear roads, drain water, clean the creek, and ensure transportation safety.
Intensive Work in Neighborhoods
Cleaning and inspection work was carried out on the ditches blocked by landslides along the Gürköy-Kayadibi road. While road cleaning continued in the Elcik neighborhood, blocked culvert inlets were cleared in the Kayadibi neighborhood. Maintenance and cleaning work is also ongoing in the Taşbaşı neighborhood.
Flood cleanup on the Tersakan Creek
Materials accumulated in the Tersakan Creek and at stream crossings—which caused the flooding—are being cleared to ensure the safe flow of water. While water is being drained in the Şerefler neighborhood, groundwork is being prepared to install a 1.5 x 1.5-meter box culvert.
Mayor Aras: “We’re on the ground with all our teams”
Muğla Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ahmet Aras stated in a statement regarding the efforts, “We have been on the ground with all our teams from the very first moment following these adverse events. Our priority is to ensure the safety of our citizens’ lives and property, to prevent disruptions to transportation, and to restore daily life to normal as quickly as possible. We are continuing our efforts in all areas affected by the rain.”
Aras thanked the personnel working on the ground and extended his sympathies to the citizens affected by the flooding. It was reported that municipal crews are continuing their efforts to restore normal transportation in the district and address the adverse effects caused by the rainfall.
