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Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD)

Disaster and emergency management institution under the Interior Ministry

The Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) is an institution that carries out prevention, preparedness, response and recovery work against disasters and emergencies nationwide. It operates under the Türkiye Interior Ministry. It also conducts education, planning and coordination activities aimed at developing disaster awareness in society.

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Büyükçekmece'de Toprak Kayması: Göçük Altında Kalanlar Var — Photo: Gerçek Gündem

Society 32 sources 19 Sept, 23:13

Landslide in Büyükçekmece: 2 workers trapped under collapse at construction site

A landslide occurred during excavation in a villa garden in Istanbul's Büyükçekmece Alkent 2000 neighborhood, trapping 2 workers. Sources diverge on the outcome: some report both workers remain trapped, while others report one worker was rescued and efforts continue for the other.

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Where reports differ

State media, Independent press, and Opposition press These outlets reported that one of the two workers trapped under the collapse was rescued and taken to the hospital, while efforts continue for the other. Ali İkram Tuna, the District Governor of Büyükçekmece, stated that a 4-meter collapse occurred during unauthorized septic tank excavation and one worker was pulled out alive.

State media, Pro-government press, Independent press, and Opposition press These outlets reported that 2 workers remained trapped following a landslide at the construction site and teams' rescue operations were ongoing; they did not include information that any worker had been rescued.

Büyükçekmece Istanbul Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD)

Dehşete düşüren görüntü: 3 katlı bina asılı kaldı - Dünya Gazetesi — Photo: Dünya

Society 6 sources 19 Sept, 21:28

Ground beneath three-storey building collapses after landslide in Rize

Following heavy rainfall in the Eastern Black Sea region, a landslide in the Pazar district of Rize caused the ground beneath a house to give way; Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) teams examined the site, and no evacuation decision has been made so far.

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Rize Pazar AFAD

Gece boyu sürdü, sabah manzara ortaya çıktı. Rize'de yollar göle döndü — Photo: Nefes

Society World press 15 sources 19 Sept, 17:07

Floodwaters recede in Rize, cleanup continues in İyidere and Pazar

Following heavy rain in the Eastern Black Sea region, floodwaters have receded in İyidere and Pazar, with cleanup continuing at businesses. İyidere Mayor Saffet Mete said there was damage in 9 neighborhoods and 7 villages, no loss of life, and 7 homes were evacuated; Pazar Mayor Neşet Çakır said some neighborhood roads remain closed.

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Rize İyidere Trabzon Saffet Mete General Directorate of Meteorology Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD)

Society 18 sources 19 Sept, 16:11

Downpour in Trabzon and Rize: damage reported in 9 neighborhoods and 7 villages in İyidere

İyidere Mayor Saffet Mete said that after two streams overflowed, major damage occurred in 9 neighborhoods and 7 villages, that 7 homes were evacuated as a precaution, and that there was no loss of life. The Trabzon Governor's Office said rainfall reached about 50 kilograms per square meter in places and that 533 personnel were in the field.

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Trabzon Tahir Şahin AFAD Trabzon Metropolitan Municipality ÇORUH EDAŞ

Küçükçekmece’de kentsel dönüşüm aşamasındaki bina kendiliğinden çöktü: 2 yaralı var, AFAD ekipleri enkazda arama çalışmalarını tamamladı — Photo: TGRT Haber

Society World press 19 sources 2 updates 19 Sept, 10:21

Remaining part of building under demolition collapses in Küçükçekmece

Sources diverge on the number injured: 2 or 3 people. The standing part of a block in Şirin Sitesi in İnönü neighbourhood, being demolished as part of urban renewal, collapsed; a search with dogs was carried out in the rubble.

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Where reports differ

State media, Pro-government press, Neutral press, Opposition press and Foreign press These sources reported that the collapse, which occurred around 20:30, injured 2 passers-by, and that a search by the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) and fire department with dogs found no one under the rubble.

Opposition press Yeniçağ, citing DHA, reported that 3 passers-by were lightly injured and that a dog search began for 2 people believed to possibly be trapped under the rubble.

Küçükçekmece Istanbul Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) Küçükçekmece Municipality

Büşra bebek soruşturmasında kilit isim hakkında karar verildi — Photo: Haber7

Society 11 sources 2 updates 19 Sept, 15:06

One suspect released in investigation into missing 11-month-old baby Büşra in Sivas

M.K., alleged to have been given the baby in exchange for a debt, was detained in Diyarbakır and released under judicial control after giving a statement to prosecutors. The mother and father are among 6 people in custody; search efforts continue as a Forensic Medicine Institute report is awaited.

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Divriği Sivas Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) Gendarmerie General Command

Trabzon’da sağanak hayatı felç etti: Galatasaray kafilesi son anda kurtuldu - Sözcü Gazetesi — Photo: Sözcü

Society World press 9 sources 19 Sept, 04:35

Heavy rain disrupts transport in Trabzon, yellow-code warning issued for four provinces

The Trabzon Governor's Office reported that rainfall reached about 50 kilograms per square meter in some parts of the city, that 114 calls were received by the 112 Emergency Call Center, and that 533 personnel were deployed. The Meteorology authority issued a yellow-code warning for Giresun, Trabzon, Rize and Artvin for September 19.

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Trabzon Governor's Office General Directorate of Meteorology Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) Trabzon Nevşehir Hatay

Küçükçekmece’de kentsel dönüşüm aşamasındaki bina kendiliğinden çöktü: 2 yaralı var, AFAD ekipleri enkazda arama yapıyor — Photo: TGRT Haber

Society 23 sources 2 updates 19 Sept, 00:01

Remaining part of building under demolition collapses in Küçükçekmece

The remaining section of a building under demolition at Şirin Sitesi in Istanbul's Küçükçekmece İnönü neighborhood collapsed around 8:30 p.m. Sources diverge on the number injured: either 2 or 3. It was determined no one was under the rubble and search efforts ended.

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Where reports differ

Opposition press Evrensel, citing Anadolu Agency, reported that the collapsed section injured 2 passersby, who were taken to hospital after initial treatment.

Neutral press NTV and Mersin Haber reported that 3 passersby were injured after being struck by debris, and that all three received first aid at the scene.

Küçükçekmece Istanbul AFAD Küçükçekmece Municipality

Society World press 21 sources 19 Sept, 00:01

3.8-magnitude earthquake recorded off Kuşadası Gulf

AFAD reported a 3.8-magnitude earthquake at 9:09 p.m. with its epicenter in the Kuşadası Gulf in the Aegean Sea; the depth was given as 7.83 kilometers by AFAD and 8.1 kilometers by Kandilli Observatory.

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AFAD Kandilli Observatory Kuşadası Aydın

Büşra bebeğin anne ve babası tutuklandı — Photo: Sabah

Society 8 sources 2 updates 17 Sept, 12:35

Parents arrested in investigation into missing 11-month-old baby in Sivas

Six people, including the parents of an 11-month-old baby reported missing in Divriği on September 10, were arrested, while three suspects were released under judicial control. The baby has not yet been found; a gag order is in place on the case.

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Sivas Divriği Divriği Chief Public Prosecutor's Office Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) Gendarmerie

Süper Lig Week 6

#		P	GD	Pts
1	Galatasaray	6	+3	13
2	Beşiktaş	5	+8	12
3	Kocaelispor	6	+3	12
4	Alanyaspor	6	+2	11
5	Trabzonspor	6	+8	10
6	Amedspor	5	+7	10
7	Kasımpaşa	6	+2	10
8	Çaykur Rizespor	5	+1	9
9	Gaziantep FK	6	0	8
10	Fenerbahçe	5	+2	7
11	Çorum FK	6	+1	7
12	Başakşehir	6	-1	7
13	Gençlerbirliği	6	-8	7
14	Konyaspor	6	-4	4
15	Samsunspor	5	-5	4
16	Erzurumspor	5	-9	4
17	Eyüpspor	5	-6	3
18	Göztepe	5	-4	2

This week's matches Week 6

Monday 14 September

FT TSL

Gaziantep FK 0–0 Fenerbahçe

Thursday 17 September

FT UEL

Beşiktaş 4–1 Marseille

Friday 18 September

FT TSL

Kasımpaşa 0–0 Konyaspor

Saturday 19 September

FT TSL

Çorum FK 1–2 Alanyaspor

FT TSL

Kocaelispor 2–0 Gaziantep FK

FT TSL

Başakşehir 4–0 Gençlerbirliği

FT TSL

Trabzonspor 4–0 Galatasaray

Sunday 20 September

Sun 17:00 TSL

Erzurumspor – Samsunspor

Sun 17:00 TSL

Fenerbahçe – Eyüpspor

Sun 20:00 TSL

Amedspor – Beşiktaş

Sun 20:00 TSL

Göztepe – Çaykur Rizespor

Friday 25 September

Fri 21:45 UNL

Türkiye – France

Saturday 26 September

Sat 17:00 UWEC

Minsk – Fenerbahçe

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