Istanbul in Chaos, Shut Down by Heaviest Rainfall Since 1985
Authorities recorded 1,277 floods and 15 landslides as emergency crews responded to more than 2,500 weather-related calls, officials said.
- Torrential rain battered Istanbul on Wednesday, flooding neighborhoods and collapsing roads across Turkiye's largest city, home to about 16 million people. A 14-year-old boy died after being electrocuted in the Balat area, authorities confirmed.
- Intense downpours began Tuesday evening after weather service warnings, with the Omerli area recording nearly 194mm of rainfall. Parts of Istanbul received nearly 100mm in 12 hours, triggering widespread flooding and infrastructure collapse.
- Emergency services received more than 2,500 weather-related reports, including 1,277 floods and 15 landslides. About 8,000 personnel and 2,000 vehicles were deployed to assist more than 800 homes and 280 businesses affected by the storm.
- Istanbul Governor Davut Gul suspended classes for Thursday and banned motorcycles from roads starting Wednesday at 9pm. Residents were urged to stay home as traffic density reached about 90 percent during evening rush.
- Floodwater reached two hospitals and the Haciosman metro station, while sections of road collapsed in the Eyupsultan and Gaziosmanpasa districts. Operations continue as the city remains on alert for further damage.
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Heavy rains paralyze traffic in Istanbul and trigger more than 1000 emergency calls. Thousands of forces fight floods and landslides. Passengers rescue themselves on bus roofs, for a 14-year-old, the storm ends fatally.
Algemeen Dagblad
At least two people have died due to flooding in the Turkish city of Istanbul. This was reported by the television channel A Haber on X.
A 14-year-old boy died after being electrocuted after stepping into standing water in Istanbul. The incident occurred in the Çukurbostan Park in the Balat district of the Fatih district, the Istanbul Governor's Office said. The boy was taken to hospital unconscious. Despite efforts, doctors were unable to save him. An investigation has been launched into the incident. "There are no road closures due to the rain. Airport runways are operational a…
Whole neighborhoods are under water, landslides block roads: Extreme rains cause chaotic conditions in Istanbul. A boy was killed in a tragic accident.
Reformatorisch Dagblad
At least two people have died due to flooding in the Turkish city of Istanbul. This was reported by the television channel A Haber on X.
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