BREAKING NEWS ISTANBUL: Schools are closed in Istanbul tomorrow (Thursday, October 15)

In the statement made by the Governorship, it was stated that the adverse weather conditions in Istanbul affected many areas of life, especially transportation.

In the statement, it was stated that a series of measures were taken by the Governorship to ensure that the negativities caused by heavy rain had a minimal impact on the lives of citizens, and said, "Face-to-face education activities in all public and private educational institutions throughout the province have been suspended for one day on Thursday, October 15, 2026." The expression was used.

In the statement, the following was noted: "In addition, disabled, pregnant, veteran, disabled veteran and female personnel with children under the age of 8 working in public institutions and organizations will also be considered on administrative leave. However, the 'female personnel with children under the age of 8' group does not include the female personnel in our units working in the field of health, safety and rain control. Working mothers with disabled children under the age of 8, regardless of their professional group, will also be considered on administrative leave on the determined date. Motorcycles and all two-wheeled vehicles will be on administrative leave. "It is prohibited from 21:00 on Wednesday until further notice."

WARNING FROM GOVERNOR GÜL TO CITIZENS

Istanbul Governor Davut Gül stated in his post on his social media account that he asked citizens not to leave their homes tomorrow unless it is necessary. In his post, Gül said, "We strongly remind our citizens living in basement floors to spend the night in safer and higher floors, and to stay away from stream beds, underpasses and areas at risk of flooding. Our citizens who do not have a safe place to stay can call 112 Emergency Call Center. Get well soon." He included his statements.

"WE ARE IN THE FIELD WITH OUR 378 EMERGENCY HEALTH TEAM"

Istanbul Provincial Health Director Assoc. Dr. Abdullah Emre Güner announced that 378 Emergency Health teams and 5 UMKE teams were on the field against the adverse weather conditions in the city. Making a statement on his virtual media account, Güner said, "We are on the field with 378 112 Emergency Health teams and 5 UMKE teams against any negativities that may occur after the heavy rain in Istanbul. Our teams respond to the reports quickly and effectively. We strongly remind our citizens to be careful, not to go to traffic unless necessary and to stay away from areas at risk of flooding. In case of emergency, you can call the 112 Emergency Call Center."

ISTANBUL GOVERNORSHIP WARNED: BE CAREFUL FOR TOMORROW

Following the latest evaluations of the General Directorate of Meteorology, Istanbul Governorship warned citizens against the heavy rains that continue to affect the city. While a "Yellow Warning" was given for tomorrow, it was requested to be cautious against floods and floods.

According to the statement made by the Governorship of Istanbul, the rains, which continue to be heavy at times throughout the city, are expected to continue their effects on October 15, 2026.

In the statement, the time periods and regions where rainfall will be effective are listed as follows:

It is estimated that rainfall will be heavy on the European Side until 06:00 in the morning. On the Anatolian Side, the rain is expected to continue until 12:00 noon. It was reported that the amount of precipitation will be between 21-50 kg/m² per square meter, and in some regions it will reach 51-75 kg/m² in some areas and will be seen as thunderstorms.

In the continuation of the warning made by the governorship, it was emphasized that citizens should be cautious against possible risks and the following statements were included: "Our citizens are kindly requested to be careful and cautious against negativities such as floods, floods, lightning, landslides, strong winds and transportation disruptions due to heavy and heavy rains."