Istanbul hit by historic rainfall causing fatal floods

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• [● 2 SOURCES] Precipitation levels could reach 70 to 100 kilograms per square meter in some areas of Istanbul.
• [● 4 SOURCES] Wind speeds in affected regions may reach 50 to 80 kilometers per hour.
• [● 3 SOURCES] Yellow alerts were issued for 15 cities, including Istanbul, Izmir, Bursa, Antalya, and Balikesir.
• [○ 1 SOURCE] Planned training flights at Çorlu Atatürk Airport were canceled due to the storm.
• [● 2 SOURCES] A risk of tornado formation was warned for the area between Manavgat and Gazipaşa.
• [● 3 SOURCES] Orange alerts for storms and heavy rain were issued for Kocaeli, Sakarya, and Yalova.
• [○ 1 SOURCE] Several ferry routes, including Üsküdar-Haliç and Beşiktaş-Haliç, have been cancelled due to adverse weather.
• [● 22 SOURCES] All public and private educational institutions in Istanbul will suspend in-person education for one day on Thursday, October 15, 2026. www.kamuajans.com · www.44malatyahaber.com · www.gazetemilas.com · www.marasbugun.com.tr
• [● 12 SOURCES] Female staff in health, security, and rain-fighting units are excluded from the administrative leave for parents of children under 8. www.trabzonhabermerkezi.com · www.halkinsesi.com.tr
• [● 12 SOURCES] Disabled, pregnant, veteran, and disabled veteran employees, as well as female employees with children under age 8, are granted administrative leave. www.trabzonhabermerkezi.com · www.halkinsesi.com.tr
• [● 14 SOURCES] The use of motorcycles and similar two-wheeled vehicles is prohibited from 21:00 on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, until further notice. www.trabzonhabermerkezi.com · www.halkinsesi.com.tr
• [● 13 SOURCES] All official and private schools in Istanbul are closed for one day on Thursday, October 15, 2026. www.kamuajans.com · www.halkinsesi.com.tr