At Least Two Killed After Heavy Rain Causes Istanbul Shutdown
Authorities said nearly 194 mm of rain fell in Omerli, and emergency crews handled more than 2,500 weather-related reports.
- Torrential rain battered Istanbul on October 14 and 15, 2026, flooding neighborhoods and inundating hospitals, metro stations, and homes. Local media reported at least two deaths as the downpour brought traffic in Turkey's largest city to a standstill.
- Intense downpours, including nearly 194 mm recorded in the Omerli area of Beykoz, triggered the widespread flooding. The Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality noted some areas experienced the highest rainfall levels since 1985.
- Emergency services received more than 2,500 weather-related reports as the storm affected more than 800 homes, 280 businesses, and 76 vehicles. Authorities deployed about 8,000 personnel and 2,000 vehicles across the city of about 16 million.
- Istanbul Governor Davut Gul suspended classes for Thursday and banned motorcycles beginning 9 p.m. on Wednesday to ensure public safety. State employees with disabilities and mothers with young children were placed on leave.
- Heavy rain continued falling Thursday morning as Turkiye's Interior Ministry warned of sudden flooding risks across several provinces. The ongoing weather threat underscores the need for sustained emergency preparedness.
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In Istanbul, heavy rains caused flooding: two people died in the floods. People were trapped in buildings, forces had to carry out search and rescue operations.
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der Standard DEThe rescue operations are ongoing. In some parts of the city there have been temporary power and water failures.
Authorities have announced the creation of "a crisis management center" to address the situation, including the suspension of classroom classes on Thursday and the deployment of 8,000 agents and 2,000 machines.
(Seoul=Yonhap News) As muddy water quickly fills up the bus, passengers rush to the back and take refuge on their chairs.
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Independent EspañolEstambul (AP) — A heavy downpour paralysed Istanbul, denied homes and roads and killed at least two people. Rescuers worked overnight to get hundreds of stranded people out of their workplaces, while...
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