The strongest storm in 40 years, with heavy rainfall, hit Turkey's largest city, Istanbul, and the province of the same name. Streets in various parts of the city were flooded, and emergency services received thousands of reports of flood-related incidents. Of these, 1,277 involved flooding, 15 landslides, 47 people trapped, 13 trees fallen, and two roofs blown off. A landslide on the Northern Marmara Highway forced controlled traffic to a single lane. [report cont'd after screenshots below] All weather events here occurred in Istanbul, Türkiye, on October 14, 2026. VIDEO: Nature did not spare Turkey: Istanbul was heavy flooded due to a storm
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Oct 15 report cont'd
There were also reports of accidents involving 76 vehicles, 808 residential buildings, and 280 commercial properties. According to the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, some areas of the city experienced record rainfall since 1985. Particularly heavy rainfall occurred in the Bosphorus region and in the northern and central parts of the European side of the city. One of the areas experiencing the heaviest rainfall was the Beykoz-Ömerli district, where 193 mm (almost 8 inches) of rain fell per square meter. Heavy rain disrupted transportation in various parts of Istanbul. The Başakşehir Olympiyat and Hacıosman metro stations, as well as some underground passages, were flooded. The Kayaşehir metro station was also closed for pumping. In Esenyurt, a woman swept away by the current was rescued by bystanders. Two people died in various heavy rain-related incidents in Istanbul. A retaining wall at an elementary school collapsed in the Sultangazi district, and shopping malls in Sarıyer were evacuated. A landslide on the Northern Marmara Highway forced controlled traffic to a single lane.
Schools were suspended for one day throughout Istanbul Province. The provincial governor urged residents to remain indoors if possible, and those living in basements to spend the night in safer locations on upper floors. He also recommended staying away from riverbeds, underground passages, and flood-prone areas. Residents who have nowhere to safely spend the night can call 112 for emergency assistance. Eight thousand personnel and two thousand vehicles and special equipment have been deployed to deal with the aftermath of the storm. The regional AFAD office has established a crisis center. Authorities have warned that rain will continue.
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Istanbul flood- 80 year record rainfall, vehicles swept through neighbourhoods. Al Jazeera English Oct 15 report w screenshots, at Heating Planet Blog
Istanbul and several Turkish provinces have been hit by the heaviest rainfall in 80 years, triggering severe flooding that has destroyed businesses, damaged buildings and swept vehicles through residential neighbourhoods. In Istanbul's Ayazaga neighbourhood, residents and business
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