The storms dumped up to 242 mm of rain on the city of 16 million residents, inundating hundreds of homes and causing roads in several districts to split or collapse. In districts such as Esenyurt and Beyoğlu, passengers became trapped in city buses and residents encountered submerged streets and electrical fires. Official warnings remain in place for the Marmara region as additional rainfall is forecast for the coming days.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Istanbul's Heaviest Rainfall in 84 Years Kills 3
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Emergency services in Turkiye's largest city have rescued over 2,700 people after torrential storms triggered more than 1,200 flooding incidents. Authorities recorded 1,277 separate flood events and 15 landslides across the metropolis, with the death toll rising to at least three, including a 14 year old boy. The city governor confirmed the precipitation was the heaviest rainfall Istanbul has experienced in 84 years, which paralyzed transport and forced school closures.
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