Another warning from Istanbul Governor Gül to citizens: Avoid taking your private vehicles into traffic.

14.10.2026 22:01

After the severe downpour and flood disaster that negatively affected life in Istanbul, a new warning came from Governor Davut Gül. Stating that the rains would be effective throughout the city during the night, and tomorrow especially on the Anatolian Side, Governor Gül called on citizens not to go outside unless necessary and to avoid getting into traffic with their private vehicles. Governor Gül also warned against the danger of flooding and landslides.

Istanbul Governor Davut Gül stated that the downpour continuing to affect the city will intensify tomorrow, especially on the Anatolian Side, and asked citizens to take precautions. Gül also warned against driving in traffic with private vehicles.

TOMORROW IT WILL BE ESPECIALLY EFFECTIVE ON THE ANATOLIAN SIDE

After the floods caused by severe downpours in Istanbul, a new statement came from Istanbul Governor Davut Gül. Noting that the rains have not yet ended, Gül announced that rain is expected throughout Istanbul tonight and especially on the Anatolian Side tomorrow. Addressing citizens, Governor Gül said: "The rainfall is expected to be effective throughout the province tonight and especially on the Anatolian Side tomorrow. We ask that everyone be careful and take precautions throughout the province during the rainfall."

"AVOID DRIVING IN TRAFFIC WITH YOUR PRIVATE VEHICLES"

Another important warning highlighted in Governor Gül's statement concerned transportation. Warning citizens against the adverse effects that severe rainfall may cause, Gül asked them not to go outside unless necessary. "Do not go outside unless necessary, and avoid driving in traffic with your private vehicles."

Istanbul Governor Davut Gül's statement to citizens is as follows:

"The rainfall is expected to be effective throughout the province tonight and especially on the Anatolian Side tomorrow. We ask that everyone be careful and take precautions throughout the province during the rainfall. Do not go outside unless necessary, and avoid driving in traffic with your private vehicles. Do not stay in basements or areas at risk of flooding; stay away from puddles, streambeds, and flooded underpasses. Stay away from areas at risk of landslides and from buildings in those areas. In emergencies, call the 112 Emergency Call Center. Please follow official announcements."