Heavy flooding hits Istanbul, two people killed

On Wednesday, 14 October, heavy rain fell on Istanbul, one of the strongest downpours in the city since 1985, according to local media. Eyupsultan on the European side recorded 195.9 mm of precipitation, and Sariyer 195.6 mm. Other districts recorded between 35 and 110 mm.

According to figures published by the Istanbul governor's administration, the city saw 1,277 flooding cases and 15 landslides. There were also 47 reports of people trapped, 13 fallen trees and two torn-off roofs. The report listed 76 damaged cars, 808 residential buildings and 280 workplaces.

In the Ayazaga area of Sariyer, a 34-year-old man slipped while crossing floodwater, hit his head on a curb and died in hospital despite efforts by doctors. In Cukurbostan Park in the Balat area of Fatih, a 14-year-old boy was electrocuted after stepping into a puddle and later died. Investigations have been launched into both incidents. Authorities also announced that in-person classes would be suspended for one day on 15 October in Istanbul, Kocaeli, Sakarya, Yalova, Duzce and Zonguldak.