Istanbul Governorship: 3 deaths, 4 missing

Governor of Istanbul Davut Gül announced that schools will be closed tomorrow in order to avoid risking life safety in schools. Pointing out that Istanbul has received the heaviest rainfall in 84 years since 1942, Gül said:

"SCHOOLS WILL BE TAKEN OVER"

"The safety of our children, the safety of our teachers, and the safety of our parents come first. Our schools are closed tomorrow as well. Likewise, our students will rest at home tomorrow as well. We will completely overhaul our schools on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, making education possible on Monday in a healthy manner. Administrative leave will continue tomorrow as well.

"WE ARE WORKING ON 16 CLOSED ROADS"

51 flights at Istanbul Airport were diverted to alternative airports. Our 7 arrival and 12 departure flights were cancelled. As of now, there are 16 closed roads and work on them continues.

"DO NOT GO OUT IF IT IS NOT NECESSARY"

Their own management will make the decision regarding the universities. Our wish is to have a holiday. Here's why. Rain will continue for about 3 more days. The soil has reached a certain level of saturation, so we advise you not to go out unless necessary in order to avoid being harmed in case of any road collapse, building collapse, or similar problems, even if it is one in a million.

"WE HAVE 2 LOSSES AND 3 INJURED"

Don't worry, our state is strong. No one is left hungry. Our only sadness is the death of 2 of our fellow citizens. We have 3 injured people. All others can be compensated. "Hopefully, we will see that this is compensated for, as in past disasters," he said.