Severe Flash Flooding Prompts School Closures Across Istanbul

Published 7h ago · Latest report 1h ago · Natural disaster

Affects Türkiye · Covered in 2 countries

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Historic torrential rains have flooded Istanbul, shutting schools and disrupting city services.

Torrential downpours have unleashed flash floods across Istanbul, creating widespread disruption throughout the metropolitan area. The Istanbul governor's office responded by ordering all schools to close and placing selected public sector employees on leave. The severe weather system ranks among the most intense rainstorms to hit the city in four decades.

Historic rainfallThe deluge marks the heaviest rainfall measured in Istanbul since 1985.
Worker safetyAdministrative leave was granted to certain municipal and public workers to limit movement across flooded roads.

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Istanbul's dense urban layout and extensive low-lying districts make the metropolis particularly vulnerable to flash floods and transit paralysis during intense autumn storm systems.

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Widespread flash flooding caused by extreme rainfall has hit Istanbul, forcing the governor's office to close schools and suspend work for some public employees.

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