CTP General President Sıla Usar Incirli emphasized that the storm and rainfall in the Iskele region are effects of the climate crisis. The heavy rains and storm yesterday caused serious impacts in areas such as Altınova, Kuzucuk, and Yeniboğaziçi. Fortunately, there were no casualties or injuries, which he noted is the greatest consolation.
Regarding the disaster, he reported that damage assessment works are ongoing based on information received from officials. Incirli stated that relevant teams are working intensively to restore the power outages caused by the storm. The CTP leader expressed his wish that these teams working in the field will find it easier to carry out their tasks.
Highlighting the Climate Crisis
Sıla Usar Incirli stressed that such events once again underline the necessity to tackle the climate crisis. He pointed out that facing such natural disasters increases the importance of effective preparedness and resilience, and he conveyed his condolences to the local community.
Incirli also reiterated the need to be better prepared against climate change. He expressed his belief that society must act together to combat the effects of the climate crisis. He stated that measures to be taken in the event of increased occurrences of such situations are critically important for the safety of the public.
Collaboration for Solutions Needed
Finally, he emphasized the necessity of raising awareness within the community and acting in cooperation against issues such as global warming and climate change. Incirli highlighted that these problems are the responsibilities of not just leaders but every individual, adding that the recent events should serve as a lesson to avoid facing similar situations in the future.
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