14.10.2026 20:50
The heavy downpour that swept over Istanbul raised concerns of flooding and landslides in Başakşehir. Around Atatürk Olympic Stadium, muddy water and a mass of earth flowing rapidly down the slope laid bare the scale of the danger in the area. Footage recorded by citizens with mobile phone cameras captured the moments when floodwaters advanced down the slope.
The severe downpour that hit Istanbul caused scenes in Başakşehir around the Atatürk Olympic Stadium that laid bare the danger of flooding and landslides. The muddy water and mass of earth rushing rapidly down the slope caused concern in the area. Those moments were recorded with a mobile phone camera.
MUDDY WATER AND SOIL FLOWED DOWN THE SLOPE
Along with the downpour that hit the region, muddy water began flowing heavily down the slope. Soil was also seen being swept along with the current. The footage showed moments when the muddy water advanced through the valley and covered the surrounding vegetation.
WARNING TO CITIZENS NOT TO GO OUTSIDE
Citizens who recorded the footage and shared it on social media drew attention to the danger caused by the rainfall and warned people not to go outside unless necessary. In the posts, anxious statements were used regarding the danger posed by the muddy water flowing down the slope.
LIKENED TO FLOOD DISASTERS IN NEPAL
The footage recorded in Başakşehir reminded social media users of the flood and landslide disasters in Nepal. Users commented, drawing attention to the scale of the scene that emerged in Istanbul.