The flash floods damaged a metro station, a school and several hospitals, while submerged cars paralyzed traffic for the city's 16 million residents. Passengers on a local bus climbed onto seats to escape rising water after the vehicle became trapped in the streets. Smoke rose from electrical cables in the Beyoğlu district and weather forecasts indicate more rain for the region.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Istanbul Governor Closes Schools Following Flash Floods
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Rescue crews saved a woman swept away by torrents on Oct. 14, providing one of many dramatic escapes in a city crippled by rainfall. The governor of Istanbul later ordered residents to stay home and canceled classes for students on Oct. 15 to avoid danger from continuing storms. Police deployed excavators to block a boulevard that had split in two, preventing vehicles from falling into the chasm.
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