Schools are closed in Istanbul tomorrow (Thursday, October 15)

In the statement made by the Governorship of Istanbul, "Adverse weather conditions in Istanbul affect many areas of life in our city, especially transportation. As the Governorship of Istanbul, we have taken a series of measures to ensure that the negativities caused by heavy rainfall have the least impact on the lives of our citizens. Within the framework of these decisions, "face-to-face education" activities in all public and private educational institutions throughout the city have been suspended for one (1) day on Thursday, October 15, 2026. In addition, disabled, pregnant, working in public institutions and organizations, Veterans, Disabled Veterans and female personnel with children under the age of 8 will also be considered on administrative leave. However, the 'Female personnel with children under the age of 8' group does not include female personnel in our units working in the field of health, safety and rain control. Working mothers, regardless of their occupational group, with disabled children under the age of 8 will also be considered on administrative leave. Motorcycles and all two-wheeled vehicles will be on administrative leave on Wednesday, 14.10.2026. "It is prohibited from 21:00 until further notice."