It was decided to close schools in some provinces due to heavy rain and flood risk in the Marmara Region.
Education was suspended for one day in Istanbul, Yalova, Kocaeli, Sakarya, Zonguldak and Düzce on Friday, October 16, 2026.
ISTANBUL
Istanbul Governor Davut Gül announced that education was suspended in schools across the city on Friday, October 16.
It was reported that the decision whether to suspend education at universities will be made by university administrations.
It was stated that the administrative permit application in the public sector will continue and the traffic ban on motorcycles continues.
KOCAELİ
Kocaeli Governorship announced that education was suspended in all educational institutions across the province on Friday, October 16, due to the continuing heavy rain.
YALOVA
In the statement made by Yalova Governorship, it was stated that according to the latest meteorological data, the effect of rain in the city is expected to decrease and continue on Friday, October 16.
For this reason, it was reported that education and training in public and private schools and private educational institutions throughout the province were suspended for one more day.
The statement also noted that pregnant and disabled personnel working in public institutions and female personnel whose children attend nursery or kindergarten will be considered on administrative leave on Friday, October 16.
SAKARYA
Sakarya Governorship also announced that education was suspended on Friday, October 16 in public and private schools and institutions throughout the province.
It was stated that the decision was taken to prevent the negativities and transportation disruptions that may occur due to heavy rain.
In the statement, it was stated that universities were excluded from the holiday decision.
It was also reported that female personnel who have children attending kindergarten and primary school, and public employees who are disabled, disabled, have severe chronic illnesses and are pregnant will be considered on administrative leave.
ZONGULDAK
In the statement made by the Governorship, it was stated that some decisions were taken to protect the life and property safety of students and citizens, taking into account the risks that may be posed by the adverse weather conditions and heavy rains that continue to affect the city.
DUZCE
Düzce Governorship announced that education and training were suspended for one day on Friday, October 16, 2026, due to the heavy rain expected throughout the city. Some public employees will also be considered on administrative leave due to adverse weather conditions.
Schools were closed for one more day due to heavy rain expected to be effective in Düzce. In the statement made by Düzce Governorship, it was stated that the heavy rains expected in line with meteorological data may negatively affect daily life and cause disruptions in transportation. In line with the decision taken by the Provincial General Hygiene Board, education and training were suspended for one day on Friday, October 16, 2026, in all public and private schools and educational institutions across Düzce. It was announced that universities were excluded from the holiday decision. In the governor's statement, it was stated that on the day schools are closed, female public personnel with children attending kindergarten and primary school, as well as public employees who are disabled, disabled, have serious chronic illnesses and are pregnant, will be considered on administrative leave. It was noted that the situation of the personnel working in units that provide health, security and 24-hour service will be evaluated by the relevant unit chiefs.
Düzce Governorship stated that the decision was taken to prevent any negativities that may occur due to expected heavy rains and to ensure the safety of citizens.
