The snowfall, which was effective throughout Turkey, turned into a disaster in Gaziantep. After the disruptions in the city center, the highways connecting Gaziantep and other cities were also blocked. Here’s what happened and advice for citizens stranded in the area.
Turkey has started to experience the winter season fully. So much so that almost half of Turkey schools have been suspended. Also, almost everywhere from east to west faced snowfall as of yesterday. In some places life is literally paralyzed. Especially GaziantepThe news from Turkey reveals the horrific dimensions that snow captivity has reached.
As a matter of fact, what happened is not a surprise. For general Directorate of Meteorology, had given the snow news days before that. Municipalities were also vigilant and showed their strength especially on social media. One of the municipalities that shared on the subject was Gaziantep. The authorities stated that they were waiting for the snowfall with a huge team, and that the salting and cleaning vehicles were ready. However, applications unfortunately it didn’t turn out as expected. Life in the city came to a standstill.
Here is what happened in the snow captivity, which has been going on for almost 24 hours
Snowfall in Gaziantep started to be effective yesterday morning. Although it increases in intensity during the day, there is no news of any negativity from the region. did not come. However, the traffic density, which started with the approaching rush hour, ignited a nightmare for the people of Gaziantep, who were delighted with the snowfall. across the city almost all public transportation vehicles, from buses to trams, remained on the road. In fact, the developments in the evening were a clear indication that a great disaster was on the way.
Citizens’ revolt
Traffic intensifying throughout the city with the intensification of snowfall, people trying to get out of their work and go home. gave the citizens a hard time. Citizens complained about delays in the first place. However, that changed after a while. So much so that with the traffic lockdown, both cars and public transportation vehicles remained where they were. Citizens who are unaware of the wait that will continue for hours, especially twitter They called the municipality to duty with their posts. According to the citizen’s claim, the city no snow removal work has been done even on its main arteriesThis situation paralyzed the entire city.
*A photo from Gaziantep yesterday evening.
A video showing that even the trams stay on the road:
Some statements came from Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality and Fatma Şahin
Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality stated that the work continues in its statements on the subject, but due to the cars left on the road, the work is done. in some locations announced. In the statements made by Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Fatma Şahin last night, it was stated that the work continues throughout the city and that the city-wide problems will be solved expressed. Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality, which made a new post in the morning, announced that the traffic problem in the city center was resolved.
Explanations on the subject:
Despite the warnings, snow tires etc. Our response to heavy snowfall is quite difficult due to vehicles leaving without equipment. is struggling. We kindly ask you not to go out on the road without following the rules. Please be careful.
Our road cleaning works after heavy snowfall in Gaziantep still going on. As Gaziantep Metropolitan, we are preparing the city of Gazi for the new day with all our teams.
Chaos wasn’t just downtown
Maybe in the snowfall that affected Gaziantep. the luckiest peoplewere citizens stranded in city centres. Because there were many places such as gas stations, markets and police stations around these citizens. So there was a chance of salvation somehow. The people of the region, with their posts on social media, leaving your vehicles on the road and they said they would reach their homes on foot. Rest assured, even this was a big chance. Because what we’re going to tell you shortly is the kind that will literally freeze your blood…
* Gaziantep residents trying to save the bus stuck on the road.
Gaziantep-Adana road has been closed since yesterday
The main crisis in Gaziantep was experienced on the roads between cities. Especially on the Gaziantep-Adana road. Nurdagi location, completely closed due to heavy snowfall. Moreover, the road, which has been closed since yesterday evening, is still not open. Now together we will share some information from the region. However, it should be noted that there are some that cannot be verified among this information. For clear information official statements are needed.
*A photo shared on social media by citizens who were stranded on the Gaziantep-Adana highway yesterday evening.
According to the information from the region, the people who are trapped in the Nurdağı region There are hundreds of vehicles. Moreover, only yesterday evening, it was stated that some of these vehicles were about to run out of fuel. This was a dire situation, as the vehicles shutting off the ignition meant that the people inside would be exposed to the freezing cold. Unfortunately, there is also some sad news from the region. There are citizens who allegedly froze to death…
Here are some videos posted by citizens trapped in the Nurdağı region on social media:
The latest situation in the Nurdağı region
According to the posts made by the citizens trapped in the region, law enforcement and other officials, as of now, they have reached at least some of them. In addition, some citizens staying in the region and close to the facilities spent the night in the region. However, according to the allegations, this extraordinary situation caused some opportunists also mobilized. Allegedly, some business owners have increased the products and services they sell by up to 100 percent.
*Video shared by a citizen from the region.
Photos shared in the morning hours:
Some advice we can give to citizens stranded in the area:
Gaziantep Police Department is active on Twitter
As of now, you may have relatives who are personally trapped in Gaziantep or who are trapped in the region. At this point, there are some small pieces of advice we can give. Gaziantep Police Departmenthas been actively using social media since night hours. “Our citizens, who are stuck on highways and highways due to the heavy snowfall in our city, can send a message under this Twitter share in order to communicate with them faster.Law enforcement officials, who published a message saying “, respond to every post with great importance and trying to help citizens.
*Those who can’t view the post here can use the link.
Don’t forget to check your car’s exhaust.
Our stranded citizens use their air conditioners to warm up. However, it should be noted at this point There is a vital point. So, if the exhaust of the vehicle is covered with snow, do not run the air conditioner without cleaning. Because the clogged exhaust will give the carbon monoxide gas into the vehicle. This too cause poisoning and ultimately loss of life.. If you are in the area or have relatives in the area, remember that this is the most important issue.
Try to find control cut sheet
by the roadside with black numbers on a white background There are some plates. This sign can help you to be saved. The sign in the photo above is called the “control cut plate” and these signs inform our position on the road. That is, the main GPS data These are the plates. If these signs are available near you, report the numbers on the plate to the authorities. Law enforcement, your location will instantly detect and they will do their best for you…