Three dead in Istanbul floods after heavy rains

Istanbul was flooded due to the strongest rainfall in 40 years, two people died. Heavy rains and storms that have continued in Istanbul since October 14th caused widespread flooding across the city, according to Haberler.

Consensus

Three people died in Istanbul due to heavy rains and flooding.
Four people are missing after the floods.
The city experienced severe flooding, with roads, homes, and public transport affected.
Schools were closed in Istanbul and five other provinces.
More than 40 flights were redirected from Istanbul airports.
Over 8,000 people and 2,000 units of machinery were deployed for disaster response.
The rains were described as the strongest in at least 84 years by Istanbul's governor.
Residents were advised to avoid underground areas and stay on higher floors.
The flooding caused disruptions to electricity and water supply in some areas.
More than 2,500 emergency calls were received during the event.
The flooding occurred between October 14 and 15, 2026.
Russian consulate in Istanbul issued safety warnings to citizens.

Points of divergence

The governor of Istanbul, Davut Gul, stated that the city faced the strongest rainfall in 84 years. — tg_theinsider
The third victim was found in the Kayseri district near Sadabad Park, and his identity is being confirmed. — vesti
The third victim was found in the Kiyagytan district near Sadabad Park, and the identity is being confirmed. — vedomosti
The rains were described as the strongest in 40 years. — vm
The rains were described as the strongest in 4 years. — tg_bazabazon
Two people died, and the third victim was not confirmed at the time of reporting. — tg_tvrain
The rainfall in Beykoz reached 242 mm, one of the highest in the city since 1985. — vesti
In some areas, over 260 mm of rainfall was recorded. — vedomosti
Russian tourists were stranded at Istanbul airport for 36 hours after a flight was rerouted to Moscow. — vm
Russian tourists were unable to leave the city due to the situation. — tg_bazabazon
Approximately 200 employees were trapped in offices in the Kemerburgaz area of Sarıyer. — tg_tvrain
In September 2023, Istanbul experienced a similar flood that killed two people and injured 12. — vedomosti

Coverage (7 sources)

Powerful rains that passed through Istanbul and the surrounding areas caused flooding. According to authorities, at least three people died... — Радио Свобода
Istanbul flooded after heaviest rains. Three people died — The Insider
Death of people, flooding on streets: details of "rainy apocalypse" in Istanbul — Вести
In Istanbul, three people died due to flooding — Ведомости
Strongest in 40 years of rains flooded Istanbul and paralyzed transport movement — Вечерняя Москва
Strongest in 40 years floods have submerged Istanbul: several people died, transport paralyzed, tourists cannot leave... — Baza
Istanbul flooded due to strongest rainfall in 40 years, two people died — Дождь (Telegram)

Three dead in Istanbul floods after heavy rains

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