Two people have died in Istanbul due to severe floods, and hundreds of residents have been evacuated. One of the victims was a 14-year-old teenager who was electrocuted when he stepped into a puddle. The second fatality was a 34-year-old man. He slipped while trying to cross the road, fell, and hit his head on the pavement, writes the BBC.
According to Istanbul Deputy Mayor Nuri Aslan, rescuers evacuated 595 people who were trapped by the flood to safe locations. In some parts of the city, cars were completely submerged. More than 8,000 emergency and municipal service personnel were mobilized to deal with the aftermath of the disaster.
Provincial Governor Davut Gül urged residents not to leave their homes unless absolutely necessary. The circumstances of the teenager's death are being investigated by the governor's administration.
According to Turkey's Interior Minister, some districts of Istanbul received rainfall equivalent to one-seventh of the average annual norm. As rains are expected to continue, authorities ordered schools to be closed on Thursday and Friday.
Nuri Aslan urged residents to be especially vigilant due to the expected heavy rains and storm, particularly during the night. He also advised using public transport instead of private cars. The operation of the Istanbul metro was extended until 2 AM.
The bad weather also disrupted air traffic: according to the BBC's Turkish service, 46 planes were unable to land at Istanbul's airports.
In the Sarıyer district, a shopping center parking lot was flooded, with several cars submerged. Local media also reported road collapses in some sections and one river overflowing its banks.
More than 16 million people live in the Istanbul metropolitan area. Turkey's Ministry of Interior also warned of the danger of flash floods in other provinces of the country.
On October 15, civil servants with disabilities, pregnant women, and veterans were given an administrative leave. An exception was made for healthcare workers, security services, and those involved in rainwater drainage.
Additionally, women employed in the public sector with children under the age of eight were exempted from work.
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