Three Famous Beaches in Istanbul Have Been Closed.
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The Istanbul Governorship announced that 3 beaches have been closed to the public. These are: in front of Bakırköy-Yeşilköy International Hospital, in front of Bakırköy-Yeşilköy Police Station, and in Sarıyer-...
The Istanbul Governorship sent instructions to the district municipalities to temporarily close the swimming areas of three beaches in Bakırköy-Yeşilköy (in front of the International Hospital and the Police Station) and Sarıyer-Gümüşdere, after samples taken on September 4, 2026, were found to be non-compliant with public health standards.
Seawater pollution was detected in 3 beaches in Istanbul. Beaches in Bakırköy and Sarıyer were temporarily closed to swimming.
A sea water alert has been issued in Istanbul. Samples taken from 15 beaches revealed that three areas did not meet public health standards. The swimming areas in Bakırköy Yeşilköy and Sarıyer Gümüşdere have been requested to be temporarily closed.
The Istanbul Governorship requested the temporary closure of swimming areas in 3 locations after seawater analyses conducted on 15 beaches on September 4th determined that the water did not meet public health standards. Municipalities were instructed to inform citizens and take the necessary precautions.
Swimming areas at 3 beaches in Istanbul have been temporarily closed. 09.09.2026, Sputnik Türkiye
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