15.10.2026 18:53
Another piece of sad news came from the heavy rains in Istanbul. Worker Faik Şentürk, who was working to drain the water accumulated in a well at a school construction site in Beykoz, fell into the well. While Şentürk lost his life, the death toll from the flood rose to 4.
The death toll from the heavy rainfall that has affected Istanbul has risen to 4. With the death of a worker who fell into a well at a school construction site in Beykoz, the toll has increased, and 7 people are still receiving treatment in hospitals.
HE DIED IN THE WELL HE FELL INTO
The heavy rainfall affecting Istanbul is negatively impacting life in many parts of the city. Most recently, during daytime hours in Beykoz, worker Faik Şentürk, who was working to drain water that had accumulated in a well at a school construction site, fell into the well and lost his life. While the number of people who lost their lives in the flood disaster has risen to 4, it has been learned that 7 people are still receiving treatment in hospitals.
STATEMENT FROM GOVERNOR GÜL
Istanbul Governor Davut Gül, appearing before cameras, stated that the number of missing persons, which was 4, had risen to 5 and said that search efforts were continuing.
“OUR CITY IS STARTING TO RETURN TO NORMAL”
“Our city is starting to return to normal,” said Governor Gül, and he included the statements: “We are identifying the damage; we have mobilized for our citizens. Our city is starting to return to normal. 7 injured people have been discharged, and search efforts are continuing for 5 people.”
“THE BAN CONTINUES UNTIL 6 TOMORROW MORNING”
Governor Gül, who also made a statement regarding the bans, said, “We are granting permits for our motorcycles to enter traffic starting at 06:00 tomorrow. The ban continues until 6 tomorrow morning.”
PRESIDENT ERDOĞAN: THE WARNINGS OF OUR OFFICIAL INSTITUTIONS MUST BE HEEDED
President Erdoğan also made statements regarding the flood disaster. In his statement, Erdoğan said, “I wish a speedy recovery to those affected by the rain, flood, and inundations, and I pray to God for mercy for the 3 citizens who lost their lives. All institutions of our state, especially AFAD, are working in coordination, making the necessary warnings to our citizens while taking measures in the field. It appears that the heavy rains will continue today and tomorrow. To prevent new problems, we want our people to carefully follow the warnings of our official institutions.”
SCHOOLS IN 3 PROVINCES CLOSED TOMORROW AS WELL
Meanwhile, education was also suspended due to the heavy rainfall. Schools in Istanbul, Kocaeli, and Sakarya have been closed tomorrow as well. Female public personnel with children attending preschool or primary school, as well as disabled personnel, those with a serious illness, and pregnant personnel, will be considered on administrative leave tomorrow.
INVESTIGATION LAUNCHED
Minister of Justice Akın Gürlek stated that an investigation has been launched regarding the incidents. Noting that efforts are being meticulously continued to illuminate the incidents in all their aspects and reveal the material truth, Gürlek expressed that any negligence and faults will be identified.