Istanbul's Rainfall Records: Major Flood Disasters From the Past to the Present.
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The heavy rains affecting Istanbul have brought back to the forefront the city's past flood disasters and rainfall records. In 1981, Istanbul broke the daily rainfall record, and in the major flood of 2009, dozens of people lost their lives. So, what major flood disasters has Istanbul experienced throughout its history, and in which years were the heaviest rainfall recorded?
The floods caused by heavy rainfall in Istanbul brought to mind the recent flood disasters the city experienced. 15.10.2026, Sputnik Türkiye
The torrential rain that hit Istanbul on October 14th, with 255.8 kilograms of rainfall per square meter, brought back to the forefront the city's history of flooding. While major floods since 1951 have resulted in loss of life and extensive damage, the recent rainfall claimed two lives and generated thousands of reports of flooding and damage.
The torrential rains, which were effective in Istanbul, brought back to the fore the flood disasters and rainfall records that the city experienced in the past. In Istanbul, where the daily rainfall record was broken in 1981, dozens of people died in the great flood disaster of 2009. What major flooding disasters has Istanbul experienced throughout history, and in which years did it see the most rainfall? 🚆
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