14.10.2026 11:01
The heavy downpour, which intensified from the morning hours in Istanbul, adversely affected life. In Sarıyer, some roads turned into lakes while vehicles were left in water, and disruptions were experienced in transportation. While the Meteorological Service announced that rainfall of up to 75 kilograms per square meter was expected in some parts of Istanbul, AKOM warned that wind speed could reach 80 kilometers per hour.
Heavy rain, which has been increasing in intensity since this morning in Istanbul, caused flooding in Sarıyer. While transportation became difficult in some streets of the district due to accumulating rainwater, parked vehicles were seen to remain in water above their wheel level.
The intense water flow that formed on the streets along with the rain negatively affected daily life in the area. In areas with water accumulation, vehicles had difficulty moving.
SIMILAR SCENES IN MANY PARTS OF ISTANBUL
The downpour was effective not only in Sarıyer but also in different districts of Istanbul. As the rain intensified in the morning hours, some roads were covered with water. Across the city, drivers in traffic had difficulty moving on routes where water accumulated. The rain, especially effective in the morning hours, made transportation difficult for citizens setting out for work and school.
METEOROLOGY WARNS OF UP TO 75 KILOGRAMS OF RAIN PER SQUARE METER
The General Directorate of Meteorology, in warning number 509 issued on October 13, announced that strong showers and thunderstorms were expected in Istanbul starting from the morning of October 14.
According to forecasts, 21 to 50 kilograms of rain per square meter may fall across the city, while 51 to 75 kilograms may fall in some areas in the west of the European Side. Meteorology drew attention to the risk of flash floods, flooding, lightning, landslides, and disruptions in transportation along with the rains. The warning is valid until 23:59 on Thursday, October 15.
AKOM ALSO WARNED SARIYER: UP TO 70 KILOGRAMS OF RAIN EXPECTED
In the assessment made by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Disaster Coordination Center (AKOM), it was reported that 40 to 70 kilograms of rain per square meter is expected in the districts of Çatalca, Arnavutköy, Eyüpsultan, Başakşehir, Esenyurt, Büyükçekmece, Maltepe, Kartal, Sultanbeyli, Pendik, Tuzla, and Şile, including Sarıyer.
In other parts of Istanbul, the amount of rainfall may be between 20 and 40 kilograms per square meter. It was emphasized that these figures are not measured rainfall amounts but forecasts made for the warning period.
STORM SPEED CAN REACH 80 KILOMETERS
In addition to heavy rain, strong wind is also expected in Istanbul. According to AKOM's assessment, starting at 09:00 on Wednesday, October 14, wind is forecast to reach speeds of 50 to 80 kilometers per hour at times.
It was stated that the rains may increase in intensity along with the strong wind, and citizens were asked to be careful, especially in open areas and areas at risk of flooding.
GOVERNORSHIP WARNED DISTRICTS ONE BY ONE
The Istanbul Governor's Office also stated in its announcement that the rains could be very strong, especially in the western parts of the European Side. It was stated that the rains could intensify at times in the districts of Çatalca, Arnavutköy, Silivri, Büyükçekmece, Eyüpsultan, Esenyurt, Beylikdüzü, Avcılar, and Başakşehir. In the early hours of Thursday morning, strong showers were expected around Pendik, Tuzla, and Şile on the Anatolian Side.
TEMPERATURES WILL DROP BY 4 TO 6 DEGREES
According to meteorological assessments, air temperatures in Istanbul will also decrease noticeably along with the rains. While temperatures are expected to remain 4 to 6 degrees below seasonal norms, northerly winds are forecast to blow at times in the form of a storm on Wednesday and Thursday.
RAINS WILL CONTINUE UNTIL SATURDAY
According to the Istanbul Governor's Office statement, heavy showers are expected to be effective until after noon on Thursday. Starting Friday morning, intermittent showers and thunderstorms are again forecast in the city. It is stated that the rainy weather may continue until Saturday afternoon. Authorities called for caution, especially in stream beds, underpasses, and routes where water accumulates.